Procurement Intern Salary Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Requisition No: 881396
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: DOT INTERN - D2 - 55990816
Pay Plan: Student/Gradte Assnt
Position Number: 55990816
Salary: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026
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State of Florida Department of Transportation
Job Posting Description
225 / Organizational Development
Open Competitive
Other Personnel Services
Part-Time Internship Position
Contact Person: Emma Donestevez
Contact Phone Number: 386-961-7712
Contact Email Address: Emma.Donestevez@Dot.State.Fl.Us
Hiring Salary Range: $15.00 - $25.00/ Hour
Hours Per Week: Up To 20 Hours Per Week
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:
D2 Intern Business Track - Transportation Associate
This position will gain knowledge, skills and experience in the Transportation Industry. The selected candidates will perform routine tasks under direct supervision across different work units within the department as well as actively participate in team projects and contribute to agency goals.
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:
District Two
1109 S Marion Ave
Lake City, Fl. 32025
Hourly Rate:
$15.00 - $25.00/ hour
Your Specific Responsibilities:
FDOT staff will work with each intern to create the learning experience that is most beneficial to the student and the department. Each applicant will have the opportunity to request specific work areas. FDOT Staff will endeavor to fulfill those requests within available positions. See areas of responsibility below. Please choose at least three areas of interest.
Gain knowledge, skills and experience in the Transportation Industry. Perform routine tasks under direct supervision across different work units 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.
Business Track - (Any majors, explores the business side of running an agency)
Transportation Overview, Work Program, Financial Services, Procurement, Human Resources,
Organizational Development, Facilities Management, Right of Way Administration, Legal, Executive Office Administration, Project Management, Emergency Management, Information Technology.
Financial Services Office- An intern in the FSO office will provide support across several key administrative and financial processes. Responsibilities include assisting with inputting transactions into the Invoice Transmittal System to ensure accurate and timely processing. The intern will also help audit P-Card transactions for compliance and accuracy. Additional tasks may involve pulling financial or operational reports, organizing and filing documentation related to contracts for payment, and supporting other office functions as needed. This role offers hands-on experience with financial systems and auditing practices in a professional setting.
OIT - A typical day for an OIT intern could consist of any (or all) the following tasks:
Workstation
Working incoming tickets
Assisting with any projects (Memory upgrade/PC Replacements/Monitor replacements etc...)
Ensuring computers are connected to the FDOT network
Assisting with patching computers as needed
Attending meetings (Workstation statewide/AV statewide/Network statewide/Enterprise Vulnerabilities)
Wiping computers
Assisting with surplusing computers and other equipment
Network
Monitor Network Alerts in LogicMonitor
Reset passwords
Assist with replacing faulty network equipment - this often includes travel
Research security vulnerabilities identified by Qualys
Assist with StarLink maintenance and deployment
Assist on ongoing projects by attending project meetings and providing research assistance and feedback
Wiping surplus server hard drives
Procurement - As a Procurement intern, you'll learn how FDOT manages contracts and purchasing in a fun, relaxed, and friendly learning environment. You'll assist with reviewing contractor and consultant qualifications, payroll, and overhead rates. You'll gain an understanding of Florida statutes, FDOT rules, and policies, and see how contracts are negotiated and executed. You'll also learn about MyFloridaMarketPlace, the state's purchasing system, and what it's like to work in state government.
Organizational Development - The Intern will work with the Organizational Development and Training Department (OD&T) initiatives, projects, learning management system (LMS), marketing efforts and general data reporting and analysis. The Intern will have the opportunity to work with people and numbers, that make a difference in the Department's culture and success. The Office seeks fresh eyes on continuous improvement opportunities based on current process to better efficiencies for the unit and the District Customer. (i.e., efficiencies or ways to scale, for repeated requests.) The intern will be a thought partner with other team members and departments.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The student should have an interest in learning about the role FDOT plays and how the support staff manage to keep it all running from the background.
Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Skills in:

• Organization
• Time Management

Other Job-Related Requirements:
Students in all types of business degrees, Students in Education, Human Resources, Talent Development, Communications, Information Technology, Psychology, Marketing or Public Administration related technical field. Computer science, or related field; junior, senior, or graduate student; minimum GPA 3.0.
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.
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