D1 INTERN-TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATE - 55990888

State of Florida • Bartow, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The D1 Intern – Transportation Associate position provides students with knowledge, skills, and experience in the transportation industry. The intern performs routine tasks under direct supervision across different department work units, participates in team projects, and contributes to agency goals. Work may include research and providing insights to support initiatives, interacting with executive leadership, team leads, project managers, fellow interns, and external partners, and assisting with organizational change.

The intern reviews, gains general knowledge, and performs technical tasks within one of four focus tracks: Engineering, Transportation, Business, or Self-Designed. The Engineering track explores professional engineering roles and includes areas such as planning and environmental management, roadway design, drainage, structures, geomatics, traffic operations, geotechnical work, construction materials and management, and maintenance. The Transportation track explores transportation and the agency’s role in providing a safe, efficient system. The Business track covers agency operations, while the Self-Designed track allows students to select one to three areas based on their interests or university requirements.

The position is part-time, pays $15 per hour, and is based at District One Headquarters in Bartow, Florida. Select internships may be available in other District One offices in Polk, Manatee, Lee, Highlands, Hardee, or Hendry counties. Participants must be authorized to work in the United States and comply with applicable statutes, rules, department policies, procedures, regulations, and the Code of Ethics.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic math.
• Skill using a personal computer and Microsoft Office application programs.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, follow oral and written instructions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide identification supporting citizenship or work authorization for the duration of program participation.
• Must comply with applicable statutes and rules and the Department’s policies, procedures, regulations, and Code of Ethics.

Nice To Haves

• STEM majors are recommended for the Engineering track.
• Any major is suitable for the Transportation, Business, and Self-Designed tracks.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks under direct supervision across different department work units.
• Engage in research and provide insights to support initiatives.
• Interact with executive leadership, team leads, project managers, fellow interns, and external partners.
• Participate in team projects, contribute to agency goals, and assist in driving organizational change.
• Review, gain general knowledge, and perform technical tasks within an assigned focus track.

Benefits

• Access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses through the agency’s learning management system.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed