DOT INTERN - CO - 55990902
About The Position
This is a part-time Other Personal Services (OPS) internship position within the Florida Department of Transportation's Strategic Development Office. This office serves as the financial and business support team for Strategic Development, which includes the Office of Modal Development. The internship offers an opportunity to contribute to the Florida transportation system by improving safety, enhancing mobility, and inspiring innovation. The department emphasizes honesty and transparency, strictly prohibiting the use of AI tools for qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers, and visa sponsorship is not available. The mission of the FDOT is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes efficient movement of people and goods, supports economic competitiveness, prioritizes the environment, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of communities. The vision is to serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well-planned, supports economic growth, and aims to be congestion and fatality free.
Requirements
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- 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.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and/or Excel.
- Skills in Organization.
- Skills in Time Management.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
Nice To Haves
- Applicable fields of study include transportation, urban and regional planning, financial management, accounting, data analysis, information technology, public administration, and business administration.
- Prefer candidates with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
Responsibilities
- Handle special projects requested by the Chief Strategy Officer, Assistant Secretary.
- Support the Modal Development program areas as needed including Aviation, Freight and Rail, Seaport, Spaceport, and Transit.
- Run financial data reports for Strategic Development.
- Create pivot tables to analyze data elements.
- Assist with monitoring data shown on the Modal Development Grants Performance Power BI dashboard.
- Monitor daily reports to ensure funds and budget are balanced to available allocations.
- Monitor the daily cost allocation report to ensure prior year funds are balanced.
- Assist with monitoring operating budget activities within Strategic Development.
- Assist in data research.
- Provide general support to Strategic Development finance staff as needed.
- Update SharePoint office sites.
Benefits
- Access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses through the agency’s learning management system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
