DOT INTERN - D4

DOT INTERN - D

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.

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. 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.

This is an exciting opportunity for any student who plans to pursue a career in the fields of transportation, construction, maintenance, public administration, engineering, 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.

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. 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.

Your specific responsibilities will include gaining knowledge, skills and experience in the Transportation Industry. You will 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. You will actively participate in team projects, contribute to agency goals, and assist in driving change within the organization.

You will 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.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of concepts, terminologies, and principles of subject matter, Microsoft office products (Word, Outlook, Excel), and 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 include being at least eighteen (18) years of age (prior to appointment) and actively enrolled in or accepted to an accredited university, college, or vocational/technical school for the duration of participation. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.

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 Affirmative 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.

Location:

Fort Pierce, FL, US, 34982