Student Worker, ISTF
Company: Texas Division of Emergency Management
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title Student Worker, ISTF Agency Texas Division of
Emergency Management Department Incident Support Task Force
Division Proposed Minimum Salary $15.00 hourly Job Location Austin,
Texas Job Type Student Worker Job Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is an emergency
response entity, and this status can affect working hours, travel,
and change in duties as needed. Under general direction, the
Student Worker, ISTF provides administrative support and general
office duties for assigned TDEM division or region. Collaborates
with personnel to perform tasks relevant to the function of the
division. Assists support staff with specialized projects or as
business operation dictates. Moderate supervision with this
position. Work is restricted to college students. Priorities or
class schedules to be submitted on a weekly basis. Work schedule
and work adjustments subject to prior approval. This position is
not eligible for benefits. Work hours may increase from, up to 19
hours, to up to 40 hours, in-between semester breaks. Hourly rate
is at a fixed rate. *This position is located on-site and not
subject to telecommuting. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform clerical duties, take memos, maintain
files, and organize documents; photocopy, fax, etc. as needed.
Assist in preparing information and research materials; create and
maintain PowerPoint presentations. Take notes and memos during
meetings; type documents, drafts, and reports; sort and manage
files. Run general errands that may require ability to go from one
location to another during working hours. Manage databases and
input information, data, and records. Set up, break down, organize,
and maintain conference rooms, training rooms, and meeting rooms;
update agency calendars. Attend agency functions and networking
events. Shadow multiple office positions and train in a variety of
tasks. Review, analyze, edit, and summarize documents; ensure all
documents within the section are standardized and consistent in
formatting. Fulfill tasks set out by supervisor(s). Maintain a
regular work schedule, timekeeping, and productivity. Perform
related work or other duties as assigned. Face-to-face and
person-to-person interactions are required. This document
represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of
this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks
and functions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education – Current student
status with an institution of higher education or future student
enrollment status for the upcoming school semester. KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to learn about applicable laws,
statutes, regulations, guidelines, and policies within the
emergency management industry. Strong organizational skills and
attention to detail. Skill in effective communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and other
operating systems, and devices. Ability to learn and conduct
business operations. Ability to maintain a regular schedule of
attendance. Ability to anticipate, identify issues, and problem
solve. Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy. Ability to
lift or move moderate weight. REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR
LICENSURE: Must successfully complete the following emergency
management courses within twelve(12)months
ofemployment:ICS-100,ICS-200, ICS-700, ICS-800 *Additional Military
Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed
at: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
*Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application. All positions
are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal
history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the
institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information
required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion
of the criminal history check. Equal
Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Keywords: Texas Division of Emergency Management, Cedar Park , Student Worker, ISTF, Administration, Clerical , Austin, Texas
