DOT INTERN - D4 - 55940023

State of Florida; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Florida Department of Transportation is offering a DOT Intern – D4 position in the District Four area. This internship provides exposure to engineering, transportation planning, and business operations, with guidance from subject matter experts to illustrate how tasks fit into the overall production process.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an accredited program and eager to gain hands-on experience across departments.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Actively enrolled in or accepted to an accredited university, college, or vocational/technical school for the duration of participation.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge, skills and experience in the Transportation Industry.
• Assist in various tasks across different departments.
• Interact with executive leadership, team leaders, project managers, fellow interns, and external partners.
• Review, gain general knowledge, and perform technical tasks within one of the following focus tracks: Engineering, Transportation, Business or Self-Designed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Planning & Organization

Teamwork

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Currently enrolled in accredited university

Must be at least 18 years old

Job description

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify Website .

Requisition No:883086

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DOT INTERN - D4 - 55940023

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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:

DOT Intern – D4 / District Four / Transportation Operations

This is an exciting opportunity for any college or university student who plans to pursue a career in the fields of transportation, planning, public administration, engineering, finance, business administration, urban planning, logistics, contract administration or development, accounting, or related fields. This position will also shadow subject matter experts to help them familiarize themselves with other internal District work units and illustrate how they fit in with the overall production process.

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:

District Four / Transportation Operations

Palm Beach Operations

7900 Forest Hill Boulevard

West Palm Beach, FL 33413

Hourly Salary:

$17.25 / hour (20 hours/week)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Gain knowledge, skills and experience in the Transportation Industry. Assist in various tasks across different departments. Engage in research and provide insights to support initiatives. Interact with executive leadership, team leaders, project managers, fellow interns, and external partners. Actively participate in team projects, contribute to agency goals, and assist in driving change within the organization.

Review, gain general knowledge, and perform technical tasks within one of the following focus tracks: Engineering exploring Professional Engineering roles; Transportation exploring Agency contribution to providing a safe, efficient transportation system; Business exploring business side of running an Agency; Self-Designed allowing self-determined focus areas.

Engineering Track (STEM Majors recommended, explores Professional Engineering roles)

Transportation Overview, Planning and Environmental Management, Roadway Design, Drainage, Structures, Geomatics, Traffic Operations, Geotechnical, Construction Materials, Construction Management, Maintenance, Structures Maintenance

Transportation Track (Any majors, explores transportation, in general, and how the agency contributes to providing a safe, efficient transportation system)

Transportation Overview, Program Management, Work Program, Modal, Planning, Project Management, Construction, Traffic Operations, Maintenance, Safety

Self-Designed Track (Any majors, explores specific areas for students desiring specific focus area(s) Transportation Overview, One to three focus areas based on students’ interest/university requirements.

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

Knowledge of:

• Concepts, terminologies, and principles of subject matter
• Microsoft office products (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Skilled in:

• Communication technical and non-technical information both verbally and in writing
• Planning, organizing, and managing multiple work assignments

Ability to:

• Work collaboratively with both internal and external teams
• Manage competing demands and establish priorities by utilizing organizational and time management skills
• Possess flexibility, tact, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age (prior to appointment)
• Actively enrolled in or accepted to an accredited university, college, or vocational/technical school for the duration of participation

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 Aff

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.

Location:

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33413

Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.