OPS INTERN - CO - 55990897

Requisition No: 883761 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: OPS INTERN - CO - 55990897

 Pay Plan: Student/Gradte Assnt

Position Number: 55990897 

Salary:  $15.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 09/25/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

973 / Application Services

OPEN COMPETITIVE

OTHER PERSONNEL SERVICES

PART-TIME INTERNSHIP POSITION

CONTACT PERSON: Shana Brunson 

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 410-5565

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Shana.Brunson@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $15.00/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:

OPS Internship – CO / Application Services

The intern will support the Office of Information Technology (OIT) by assisting with IT project coordination, documentation, data analysis, and reporting, including dashboard development with Power BI. Responsibilities include tracking project deliverables, organizing and validating data, supporting quality assurance activities, contributing to process improvements, and participating in meetings to capture notes and follow up on tasks. This role offers hands-on experience in an enterprise IT environment, focusing on system modernization, data-driven reporting, operational enhancements, and skills relevant to IT project leadership.

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:

Office of Information Technology

Application Services

3185 Blair Stone Road

Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Hourly Rate:

$15.00 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The intern will support the OIT team working on multiple enterprise technology initiatives. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in IT project coordination, application modernization, data reporting, and stakeholder support within a large public-sector organization.

Duties may include:

• Assisting with the coordination and tracking of multiple IT initiatives and deliverables

• Supporting documentation of project plans, schedules, risks, and action items

• Assisting with data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development using Power BI

• Helping gather, validate, and organize data used for reporting and decision-making

• Supporting testing, validation, and quality assurance activities for applications and tools

• Assisting with process improvement, inventories, and technical documentation

•Participating in meetings, capturing notes, and following up on assigned tasks

The intern will gain experience working in an enterprise IT environment, supporting initiatives related to system modernization, data-driven reporting, governance, and operational improvements. This role is intended to mirror the foundational responsibilities of an IT Project team member while being provided guidance and mentorship.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Preferred Fields of Study: Information Technology, Information Systems, IT Management, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Preferred Skills:

•      Basic understanding of IT project management concepts or SDLC fundamentals

•      Interest in IT governance, application services, or technology modernization

•      Familiarity with data analysis concepts; Power BI experience is a plus

•      Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills

•      Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through on assignments

•      Knowledge of website development and compliance

•      Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Power BI preferred)

•      The willingness to learn and work in a structured, team-based environment

GPA Preference:

• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher, or relevant coursework and demonstrated interest in IT or IT management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.