Scientific and Technical Intern - PennDOT - District 12 (College)

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking hardworking scientific and technical students for employment during the summer months for the 2024 Summer Employment Program! This internship will allow you to develop your technical skills, apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects, and work alongside professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence. If you enjoy working in an active, fast-paced environment while performing a public service, check out this opportunity and apply today!

PennDOT has several opportunities for students to kick-start their career in Summer 2024! You can gain valuable experience in areas such as information technology, geology, or any other scientific or technical related field. This is your chance to put your college training to use, gain indispensable skills, and experience the satisfaction of public service.

Internship opportunities associated with this posting will be for Engineering District 12 which consists of Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Work hours will vary based on the position
• Some positions may require travel
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a high school graduate or college student enrolled (or intending to enroll) on a full-time or part-time basis in a 2- or 4- year post-secondary education program for the fall semester.
• You must be in good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher).
  
• You must be at least 18 years of age.
• Special Requirement: Certain positions require verification of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• You must attach transcripts to your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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