College Intern 1​/2​/3​/4 (PCN 25IN1102

Job Description

ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Data Modernization & Innovation Office is looking for a College Intern to help us Keep Alaska Moving! Base Salary for:
College Intern 1: $20.07 / hourly (OT Eligible) College Intern 2: $21.30 / hourly (OT Eligible) College Intern 3: $22.62 / hourly (OT Eligible) College Intern 4: $25.49 / hourly (OT Eligible) What you will be doing:
As a College Intern with the Data Modernization & Innovation Office (DMIO), you will assist with projects that improve how the Department collects, manages, analyzes, and shares transportation data to support informed decision-making across Alaska. You may gain experience in areas such as data analysis, geospatial (GIS) technology, research, project coordination, business process improvement, technology implementation, and administrative support while collaborating with professionals from a variety of disciplines.

This internship provides valuable hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to innovative transportation initiatives while building skills for future career opportunities with the State of Alaska.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities' mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

The benefits of joining our team:

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields.

With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.

The working environment you can expect:

Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes.

This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Who we are looking for:
To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.