DOT INTERN - CO - 55990902

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Transportation invites applications for a Strategic Development Internship in Tallahassee. This part‑time OPS internship supports the Strategic Development Office, including the Office of Modal Development, with data analysis, financial reporting, and cross‑functional coordination.

Applicants should study transportation, urban planning, finance, accounting, data analysis, IT, public administration, or business administration, with a 3.0 GPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Authorized to work in the United States for duration of program participation.
• Participation in related fields and compliance with agency policies.

Responsibilities

• Handle special projects requested by the Chief Strategy Officer and Assistant Secretary.
• Support Modal Development program areas including Aviation, Freight and Rail, Seaport, Spaceport, and Transit.
• Run financial data reports for Strategic Development.
• Create pivot tables to analyze data elements.
• Assist with monitoring data on the Modal Development Grants Performance Power BI dashboard.
• Monitor daily reports to balance funds and budget with available allocations.
• Monitor daily cost allocation reports for prior year funds balance.
• Assist in monitoring operating budget activities within Strategic Development.
• Assist in data research.
• Provide general support to Strategic Development finance staff.
• Update SharePoint office sites.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Organization

Time Management

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Requisition No: 882751
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: DOT INTERN - CO - 55990902
Pay Plan: Student/Gradte Assnt
Position Number: 55990902
Salary: $15.00 Per Hour
Posting Closing Date: 09/25/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Job Posting Description

930 / STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Part‑time Other Personal Services (ops) Internship Position

MULTIPLE POSITIONS MAY BE FILLED WITH THIS ADVERTISEMENT

CONTACT PERSON: Chris Bratton

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: [phone]

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [e-mail]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $15.00 Per Hour

HOURS PER WEEK: 10 Hours Per Week

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do

Strategic Development Internship Position

This position will provide an exciting opportunity to be part of the Florida Department of Transportation’s Strategic Development Office, the financial and business support team for Strategic Development, which includes the Office of Modal Development.

Applicable fields of study include transportation, urban and regional planning, financial management, accounting, data analysis, information technology, public administration, and business administration.

Prefer candidates with a GPA of 3.0 or above.

The Difference You Will Make

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How You Will Grow

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer‑based training and instructor‑led courses.

Where You Will Work

Florida Department of Transportation

Haydon Burns Building, Strategic Development Office

605 Suwannee Street

Tallahassee, Florida 32399‑0450

Hourly Rate

$15.00/Per Hour, 10 Hours Per Week

Your Specific Responsibilities

• Handle special projects requested by the Chief Strategy Officer, Assistant Secretary.
• Support the Modal Development program areas as needed including Aviation, Freight and Rail, Seaport, Spaceport, and Transit.
• Run financial data reports for Strategic Development
• Create pivot tables to analyze data elements.
• Assist with monitoring data shown on the Modal Development Grants Performance Power BI dashboard.
• Monitor daily reports to ensure funds and budget are balanced to available allocations.
• Monitor the daily cost allocation report to ensure prior year funds are balanced.
• Assist with monitoring operating budget activities within Strategic Development.
• Assist in data research.
• Provide general support to Strategic Development finance staff as needed.
• Update SharePoint office sites.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge Of

• Microsoft Word, Outlook and/or Excel

Skills In

• Organization
• Time Management

Ability To

• Follow written and verbal instruction.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements

• N/A

Other Job-Related Requirements

• N/A

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide identification supporting citizenship or authority to work for the duration of program participation.
• Participants are required to comply with all statutes and rules and the Department’s policies, procedures, regulations, and Code of Ethics.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affinity Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at [phone] for assistance.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.