Equal Employment Opportunity Office – GST061 – D - Equal Employment Opportunity Intern

Equal Employment Opportunity Office – GST061 – D - Equal Employment Opportunity

Intern FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Temporary) 

DRIVE YOUR FUTURE FORWARD WITH A DOT INTERNSHIP! Department of Transportation — Summer Internship Program 

Are you ready to help shape the future of how people move? Curious about transportation innovation, safety, engineering, sustainability, or public policy? The Department of Transportation is looking for motivated, forward-thinking interns to join our mission of keeping our communities connected and our transportation systems moving safely and efficiently.

 JOB SUMMARY 

The Equal Employment Opportunity Office Internship Program is a part-time Summer internship opportunity with the Georgia Department of Transportation. This program provides students with collaborative and innovative learning experiences that complement their academic curriculum. Interns will expand and strengthen their professional background by building workplace relationships, learning new tools, and gaining hands-on experience. 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Intern will be chiefly engaged in review of Personal Narratives submitted by previously certified DBE firms in order to secure the necessary re-evaluation of the firm's certification eligibility. The intern will also assist in the update of the Agency's ADA Transition Plan document by securing necessary inspection data, cataloging same and entering into a software system to allow for review and response when there is a question regarding existing inventory and accessibility resolution. 

STATE QUALIFICATIONS

 • Enrolled as a full-time or part-time student 

• 2.0 overall GPA or better 

• Fall of previous year academic transcript 

• Meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States; 18 years of age 

• Meet any additional requirements of the attending school's Internship

Program AGENCY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Enrolled as a full-time or part-time student currently pursuing a BS or MS in Political Science, Law, English, Business 

• 2.0 overall GPA or better 

• Fall of previous year academic transcript 

• Meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States; 18 years of age 

• Meet any additional requirements of the attending school's Internship

 Program AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Enrolled as a full-time or part-time student currently pursuing a BS or MS in Political Science, Law, English, Business 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks efficiently 

• Meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States; 18 years of age 

• Meet any additional requirements of the attending school’s internship program 

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE 

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

This is a temporary internship position. Interns are paid on an hourly basis in accordance with their current academic classification as of the previous Fall Semester. This position does not include benefits, earned leave, or paid holidays. Interns may work up to 40 hours per week during the program period. 

 The pay for this position is as follows: 

• Lower-division undergraduate (0–59 semester hours): $20.00 per hour 

• Upper-division undergraduate (60–120 semester hours): $21.00 per hour 

• Graduate students (must hold a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a graduate program): $23.00 per hour

 WHY JOIN US? 

·        Impact: Your work will influence projects that millions of people rely on every single day.

·        Mentorship: Learn directly from engineers, analysts, planners, and public policy leaders.

·        Growth: Build valuable professional skills and explore career pathways within public service.

·        Innovation: Be part of cutting-edge projects shaping the future of transportation.

To Apply:

Attach a copy of your most recent resume and unofficial transcripts to your application.

Please Note: Due to the volume of applications, all submissions will be prescreened and selected based on position and budget availability.

GDOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.