Temporary Position – Summer Internship position will begin June 1, 2022 and end on August 12, 2022 (20 hours per week).

Please note:
Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. We do not offer housing support however, if you live outside of the Austin area and need assistance with housing referrals or housing search support, contact us at 512-475-5310.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/304/jobdetail.ftl?job=00020277&tz=GMT-05:00&tzname=America/Chicago

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:
Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In (Link: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/304/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en )

PLEASE NOTE:
All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

DIVISION: Information Technology

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Performs entry-level systems administration work. Work involves assisting with the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of cloud systems and environments. Installs and upgrades computer components and system software. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

WORK HOURS:
Between the hours of 8:00AM to 5:00PM, 20 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Hours may change based on business needs. Teleworking may be considered if certain working conditions are met. The candidate must have residency within the state of Texas and must be able to meet in office requirements, which can vary among different sections (i.e. report to office 1 day/month, 1day/week, etc.). Travel reimbursements are not provided for teleworking.

EDUCATION:
Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior at an accredited college or university, or a recent graduate within one year.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:
Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior at an accredited college or university, or a recent graduate within one year with major course work in computer science, business information systems, computer information systems, or management information systems.

EXPERIENCE:
Professional or academic experience in infrastructure support and cloud systems administration

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the incumbent to operate a computer and keyboard; to primarily perform moderate work; to be able to sit for hours at one time; to be able to work on a pc keying program changes as a repetitive function; to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, and visual inspection of equipment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

VETERANS:

In order to receive veteran’s preference a copy of your DD214, VA disability rating (if applicable) or a DD1300 must be attached to your application.

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 42A, LS, 0111 or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications. Please call Human Resources, CPA Veterans Liaison at 512-475-3560/800-531-5441 for more information or assistance.

Go to http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/

We fully recognize, honor and enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and encourage opportunities to hire Veterans, Reservists and Guardsmen.

IMPORTANT NOTES TO THE CANDIDATE:
Candidates may be asked to participate in a skills demonstration and/or presentation.

Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.

CPA employees in the same job classification, if selected, will be laterally transferred with no increase in salary. (An example might be an Accounts Examiner III in Revenue Administration who moves to an Accounts Examiner III in the Enforcement division.)

Complete copies of college transcripts must be furnished to the divisional hiring representative at the time of the interview for positions requiring a college degree, and/or specific educational credits.

Unless otherwise indicated on specific postings, regular attendance is an essential job requirement of all positions. Your application for employment with the Comptroller of Public Accounts may subject you to a criminal background check. All positions requiring a degree and/or licensing require proof of degree and/or license at time of interview. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be contacted.

Thank you for considering employment at the Comptroller of Public Accounts! The Comptroller’s office is an equal employment opportunity employer.