Organization

:GENERAL LAND OFFICE

Primary Location

:Texas-Austin

Work Locations

:

Job

:Office and Administrative Support

Employee Status

:Temporary

Schedule

:Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week:40.00

Travel

:No

Salary (Pay Basis)

:2,400.00–2,700.00(Monthly)

Number of Openings

:2

Overtime Status

:Non-exempt

Job Posting

:Mar 7, 2023, 11:01:10 AM

:Mar 21, 2023, 11:59:00 PM

Summer Internship begins June 1, 2023 and ends August 4, 2023.

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources. This position is with our Financial Management Department.

The Summer Intern performs complex (journey-level) clerical work. Work involves compiling and tabulating data, checking documents for accuracy, transporting documents and/or stock and inventory, and maintaining files. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AdministrativeSupport.pdf
In order to receive Veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD #214 is required at the time of interview.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the GLO’s Financial Management team. To be successful the candidate must model the GLO’s competencies of Integrity, Open Communications, Teamwork, Innovation and Proficiency.

Essential Job Elements

• Assist in the verification of data on daily deposits.
• Assist in the development and testing of semi-automated financial reporting applications.
• Assist with filing, scanning, copying and other clerical functions as needed.
• Performs some of the essential duties of Financial Management’s various divisions and assist with other projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Be a US Citizen or be eligible to work in the US.
Have at least 30 semester credit hours or more in an accredited college or university (transcripts required).

Monthly Salary dependent on college level.
Sophomore $2,400
Junior $2,500
Senior $2,600
Graduate Student $2,700

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in clerical work.
Coursework in accounting, finance, economics, public policy, business administration, or related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of office procedures; of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic; and of business or program terminology, methods, and procedures.
• Skill in the use of a computer and office equipment.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports; and to communicate effectively.

Physical Requirements
This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the work-site) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required. The individual must be able to remain stationary for long periods of time when commuting to and from assigned destination and when traveling on state business including fieldwork and training assignments.