Description
The Opportunity:
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Development Division has an exciting internship opportunity for a currently enrolled college student. This intern position, located in Olympia, WA, will support WSDOT managers statewide with projects that involve collecting and analyzing data, conducting field surveys, literature searches, assessing data to determine outcome or results and report findings and conclusions in writing, on web based applications and making presentations to interested audiences.

At WSDOT, we value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. To learn more, please watch the following video: Why WSDOT? 

This position will perform the following work:

• At the direction of a manager and under close supervision, develops studies, work plans, collects data, analyzes data and reports results to identified audiences using effective communication.
• Learns about planning, operations, construction and administration programs and projects by participating in tasks that help shape an individual inquiry or project.
• After instruction, works competently with GIS, safety, roadway, passenger data collections and systems using specialized computer programs.
• Prepares reports, technical memorandum, briefings and presentations on research findings and results.
• Participates in meetings, conferences, and other events that pertain to an assigned topic.
• The incumbent will receive instructions about the work to be done and their work is reviewed at various stages of any given assignment and upon completion.
• Any identified anomalies in the work will be referred to higher level staff for resolution.

An ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Currently enrolled in a college institution is required.
• Possess strong technical skills with the capability to learn and use a variety of software such as MS Office, SR View, GIS software tools to collect data and produce reports and graphics.
• Fully understand basic statistical analysis, research methods and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret images to report data.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive to field sites and meetings as necessary.

How to Apply: 
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. To be considered for this position you will need to answer the supplemental questions as well as attach a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should describe how your experience, training and education make you a viable and competitive candidate for this position.

Contact us: 
For inquiries about this position, please contact Erik Lunke at lunkee@wsdot.wa.gov.  Please reference recruitment number 19DOT-HQ-04702n.

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed recruiter. WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit https://www.uscis.gov/.