D1 Intern-Transportation Associate

Requisition No:881494

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: D1 INTERN-TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATE -

Pay Plan: Student/Gradte Assnt

Position Number:

Salary: $15 per Hour

Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

124 / Transportation Support

OPEN COMPETITIVE

OTHER PERSONNEL SERVICES

PART-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Lori Albritton

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:

HIRING SALARY: $15 per hour

HOURS PER WEEK: 15

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 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 states economic competitiveness prioritizes Floridas environment and natural resources and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the states 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:

D1 Intern - Transportation Associate

This position will gain knowledge skills and experience in the Transportation Industry. The selected candidates will perform routine tasks under direct supervision across different work units within the department as well as actively participate in team projects and contribute to agency goals.

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 agencys learning management system you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work:

District One HQ

801 N. Broadway Ave. Bartow FL 33830

Select internships may be available in other District Offices.

Hourly Salary:

$15 per hour

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Gain knowledge skills and experience in the Transportation Industry. Perform routine tasks under direct supervision across different work units within the department. Engage in research and provide insights to support initiatives. Interact with executive leadership team leads 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 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

Business Track-(Any majors explores the business side of running an agency)

Transportation Overview Work Program Financial Services Procurement Human Resources Organizational Development Facilities Management Right of Way Administration Legal Executive Office Administration Project Management Emergency Management Information Technology

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:

• Basic math

Skills in:

• Use of personal computer (PC) and Microsoft Office Application Programs

Ability to:

• Understand and apply applicable rules regulations policies and procedures
• Plan organize and coordinate work assignments
• Communicate effectively with others and follow oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 Departments policies procedures regulations and Code of Ethics.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may 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 Transportations 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. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportations Human Resources Office at 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-). 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.