TRANSPORTATION INTERN - 55990845 1

Location: ALACHUA, FL, US

TRANSPORTATION INTERN - 55990845 1

Date

Nov 10, 2026

Requisition No: 887355

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: TRANSPORTATION INTERN - 55990845 1

Pay Plan: Student/Gradte Assnt

Position Number: 55990845

Salary:  20.00

Posting Closing Date: 11/17/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

762 / Traffic Operations

OPEN COMPETITIVE

OTHER PERSONNEL SERVICES

PART-TIME INTERNSHIP POSITION

CONTACT PERSON: Yulanda Allen

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 813-975-4216

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ 20/hour

HOURS PER WEEK:20

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

D7 Transportation Intern.

The D7 Transportation Intern will assist with site visits, uniform traffic crash reports, preparing recommendations for traffic safety or operational improvements, engineering plans and cost estimates for recommended improvements.

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

Florida Department of Transportation

D7 – Headquarters

11201 McKinley Dr

Tampa, FL 33612

Hourly Rate

$  20.00

Your Specific Responsibilities

Gain knowledge, skills and experience in the Transportation Industry.  Perform routine tasks under direct supervision from the below track within a work unit 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.

Gain general knowledge, and perform technical tasks within the following focused track:

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

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 at least eighteen (18) years of age.

High School Diploma or Certificate of High school Equivalency.

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.

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 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 Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 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 (1-866-663-473