Government CPT Jobs in Texas
Government and public sector employers in Texas actively hire F-1 CPT students for internships and cooperative education placements across Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas. Agencies like the Texas Department of Transportation, NASA Johnson Space Center, and various federal district offices regularly bring on students in policy, engineering, data, and administrative roles through structured CPT programs.
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Get Access To All JobsJoin Inframark: Leading the Way in Water Management
Ready to build a career and make your community better? At Inframark, we manage and maintain municipal water and wastewater systems, ensuring clean, safe, and reliable water services for communities. It’s more than just a job — it’s a chance to grow, learn, and be part of something that matters! Ready to make a difference? Apply Today!
Why Work for Inframark?
Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose-driven work and opportunities for growth. We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.
The Intern – Water/Wastewater Operations is responsible for tasks leading to learning to operate machinery, pumps and related equipment in water or wastewater treatment facilities.
This is a temporary Full-time or part-time position.
Responsibilities
- Learn through observation.
- Learn to complete checklists for meters, tank levels and perform lab work related to calibrating meters and taking samples.
- Learn to operate a variety of equipment/machinery including: valves, pumps, motors, belt presses, disinfection equipment, vehicles, etc.
- Learn to conduct routine testing, monitoring and maintenance of production wells, water/wastewater unit processes and basic laboratory analyses.
- Ensures facilities are clean, neat and secure.
- Provides customer service functions when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Will be required to complete a 500-word essay at conclusion of assignment.
Qualifications
Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED.
Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License.
Technical: Ability to follow manual & operating instructions; Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications & internet.
Communication: Communicates clearly & professionally. Contributes to a positive internal & external customer experience. Willing to help others. Maintains composure in challenging situations.
Problem Solving & Quality: Pays attention to detail. Identifies & solves problems. Escalates issues accordingly. Checks work for quality.
Managing For Results: Works well with supervision. Takes projects to completion. Follows all company policies & SOPs. Manages multiple tasks.
Leadership & Initiative: Demonstrates a positive attitude. Acts in accordance with company vision, mission & values. Takes accountability for own performance. Willing to take on additional assignments.
To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.
Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Join Inframark: Leading the Way in Water Management
Ready to build a career and make your community better? At Inframark, we manage and maintain municipal water and wastewater systems, ensuring clean, safe, and reliable water services for communities. It’s more than just a job — it’s a chance to grow, learn, and be part of something that matters! Ready to make a difference? Apply Today!
Why Work for Inframark?
Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose-driven work and opportunities for growth. We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.
The Intern – Water/Wastewater Operations is responsible for tasks leading to learning to operate machinery, pumps and related equipment in water or wastewater treatment facilities.
This is a temporary Full-time or part-time position.
Responsibilities
- Learn through observation.
- Learn to complete checklists for meters, tank levels and perform lab work related to calibrating meters and taking samples.
- Learn to operate a variety of equipment/machinery including: valves, pumps, motors, belt presses, disinfection equipment, vehicles, etc.
- Learn to conduct routine testing, monitoring and maintenance of production wells, water/wastewater unit processes and basic laboratory analyses.
- Ensures facilities are clean, neat and secure.
- Provides customer service functions when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Will be required to complete a 500-word essay at conclusion of assignment.
Qualifications
Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED.
Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License.
Technical: Ability to follow manual & operating instructions; Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications & internet.
Communication: Communicates clearly & professionally. Contributes to a positive internal & external customer experience. Willing to help others. Maintains composure in challenging situations.
Problem Solving & Quality: Pays attention to detail. Identifies & solves problems. Escalates issues accordingly. Checks work for quality.
Managing For Results: Works well with supervision. Takes projects to completion. Follows all company policies & SOPs. Manages multiple tasks.
Leadership & Initiative: Demonstrates a positive attitude. Acts in accordance with company vision, mission & values. Takes accountability for own performance. Willing to take on additional assignments.
To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.
Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
CPT Government Job Roles in Texas
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Search Government Jobs in TexasGovernment CPT Sponsorship Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which government employers in Texas sponsor F-1 CPT visas?
Federal agencies with a significant Texas presence are among the most active CPT hosts, including NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers offices, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. At the state level, the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Health and Human Services, and various state legislative offices have taken on CPT students. Local municipal governments in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio also participate, though program availability varies by department and budget cycle.
Which cities in Texas have the most government F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Austin has the highest concentration, driven by state agency headquarters, the Texas Legislature, and proximity to UT Austin and Texas State University. Houston follows closely, anchored by NASA Johnson Space Center and a large federal civilian workforce. San Antonio benefits from major military installations including Joint Base San Antonio, which generates civilian agency roles. Dallas and Fort Worth round out the top cities, hosting regional offices for numerous federal departments including the IRS, FEMA, and HUD.
What types of government roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship in Texas?
Roles that align directly with a student's academic program are eligible. In the Texas government sector, that commonly includes policy analysis, public administration, urban planning, civil and environmental engineering, data analytics, cybersecurity, public health research, and budget or finance positions. The key requirement is that the work experience must be an integral or important part of the student's established curriculum, and the position must be authorized by the school's Designated School Official before work begins.
How do I find government F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by visa type, so you can browse government F-1 CPT roles in Texas directly without sifting through listings that don't offer sponsorship. Beyond that, university career centers at UT Austin, Texas A&M, Rice, and UT Dallas maintain agency partnerships and post CPT-eligible government opportunities each semester. Reaching out directly to agency HR offices to confirm CPT authorization before applying saves time and avoids wasted applications.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for F-1 CPT in government roles?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects take-home pay calculations but has no bearing on CPT eligibility itself. One practical consideration is that some Texas state agency positions require applicants to be eligible to work in the U.S. long-term, which can complicate CPT placements. Federal agency roles operate under separate federal hiring rules. Students should confirm CPT authorization with their DSO and verify the specific position's work authorization requirements with the hiring agency before accepting an offer.