DOT INTERN-TPK INTERNSHIP- 55980053

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

810 / PERFORMANCE MGMT & TRAINING

OPEN COMPETITIVE

OTHER PERSONNEL SERVICES

PART-TIME INTERNSHIP POSITIONS

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: tpkrise@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ 15/hour

HOURS PER WEEK: 20

Applicants are encouraged to upload unofficial transcripts when submitting application.

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-TPK Internship and Various Departments within Turnpike Enterprise

This position will provide interns with hands-on learning opportunities across the transportation industry. Interns will support a variety of tasks within multiple departments, including areas such as Transportation Development, Toll Operations, Highway Operations, Administration, Finance, and Information Technology. They will assist with research, data analysis, and project support activities while collaborating with executive leadership, team leaders, project managers, fellow interns, and external partners. Interns will actively participate in team projects, contribute to agency goals, and help support initiatives that drive innovation and continuous improvement across the organization.

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:

FDOT is seeking interns for multiple locations across the Florida's Turnpike Enterprise.

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 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, Tolls Operation.
• 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, Tolls Operation.
• Business Track - (Any majors, explores the business side of running an agency) Information Technology, Tolls Operation, Administration, Transportation Overview, Work Program, Financial Services, Procurement, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Facilities Management, Right of Way Administration, Legal,