DOT INTERN - D5 - 55990833

State of Florida; De Land (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION offers a part-time internship (DOT INTERN - D5) in the Office of Safety, DeLand, FL. The program runs August to December 2026 with a 10-hour work week and a $15.00 per hour rate. This is a learning and mentoring opportunity to gain insight into FDOT processes, safety initiatives, and transportation systems.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens or legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must comply with all statutes, rules, and the Department’s policies and Code of Ethics.
• Preferred: college-level student (junior, senior, graduate) seeking experience in safety.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a safe transportation system and safety initiatives.
• Gain knowledge of FDOT processes and safety programs.
• Assist with setting Target Speed on projects and identifying countermeasures.
• Engage in a learning, mentoring internship with professional development.

Skills

Transportation safety awareness

Organization & time management

Rule compliance

PC literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition No: 881983

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DOT INTERN - D5 - 55990833

Pay Plan: Student/Gradte Assnt

Position Number: 55990833

Salary: $15.00/Hour

Posting Closing Date: 09/09/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

Cost Center 547 / District Office of Safety

OTHER PERSONNEL SERVICES

PART-TIME INTERNSHIP POSITION

CONTACT PERSON: Mary Bierwagen

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 386-943-5478

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [e-mail]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $15.00 per hour

HOURS PER WEEK: 10

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 Internship – D5 – Fall 2026 Semester / August to December

This position will contribute to providing a safe transportation system that ensures the mobility of people & goods, enhances economic prosperity, and preserves the quality of our environment and communities. This is a learning and mentoring internship where you will gain knowledge of the FDOT transportation system, Department processes, safety initiatives, and more.

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:

Office of Safety

719 S. Woodland Blvd.

DeLand, FL 32720

Hourly Rate:

$15.00

Your Specific Responsibilities:

At FDOT, we are recognized as leaders, innovators and discipline experts in the Transportation Industry working in collaboration with our partners to develop and deliver safe transportation systems for all users, including drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The Office of Safety was established in District 5 (Central Florida) in June 2021; With a renewed focus on safety and a goal to get to zero fatalities and serious injuries on our roadways.

As a member of the FDOT Office of Safety Team you will contribute to providing a safe transportation system that ensures the mobility of people & goods, enhances economic prosperity, and preserves the quality of our environment and communities.

This is a learning and mentoring internship where you will gain knowledge of the FDOT transportation system, Department processes, safety initiatives, and more.

The candidate should have an interest in improving safety for all users of our transportation system. On the FDOT Office of Safety Team you will have the opportunity to be involved in and assist with setting Target Speed on projects, identifying effective countermeasures, establishing educational materials to share with the public, and research innovative ideas from around the country and beyond.

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

Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge and interest in transportation safety and workplace safety.

Skills in:

• Use of a personal computer (PC) and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Organization, time management, and task prioritization.

Ability to:

• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

We are looking for a highly motivated team member that is a college level student (junior, senior, graduate levels) and desires to work on a dynamic team and with other departments within FDOT District 5 to identify innovative solutions on projects, in educating the public, and more related to safety.

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 Affinitive 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.