Seeking Interns for U.S. DOT Programs (Note: Deadlines)
Hargrove, Samuel
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2020 5:35 AM
Cc: Stewart, Monique (FRA) <Monique...@dot.gov>
Subject: Seeking Interns for U.S. DOT Programs (Note: Deadlines)
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Greetings,
Thanks in advance for your assistance. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking students for positions for two of its internship programs - the Secretarial Intern Program (SIP) and the Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG). These programs serve as components for DOT’s employment recruitment efforts. While they are two very different programs (one-year term appt. vs. summer term appt.), both are designed to provide interns with an opportunity to broaden their perspectives about the federal government. The DOT is looking for undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in transportation, majoring in science, technology, human resources, administration, mathematics, business, economics, computer science/IT, cybersecurity and research based majors. Students should demonstrate leadership, innovation, and self-initiative.
They are both excellent programs; the information below provides a description of each, including the deadlines (SIP closes next week). Please forward this information to students who may be interested in either or both, as well as your network of colleagues/associates. More details can be found in the vacancy announcements that are listed.
Secretarial Intern Program
It is part of the DOT’s Pathways Program. Undergraduate and graduate students will work throughout DOT and support higher-level management in coordinating, facilitating, and implementing activities within the office to which they are assigned; as well as gain exposure to and participate in activities, innovations, and challenges facing the transportation industry.
Vacancy Announcement: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/582978600.
Deadline: November 18, 2020
Length of position: The initial period is expected to last for at least one year.
Appointments: Begin as early as January 4, 2021, and initially planned to run through May 7, 2021, at which time each Operating Administration (OA) will
make the determination if the internships will be extended. They can be extended up to the date that the student graduates.
Pay Scale: GS-04/GS-07
Salary: $35,119 to $63,267 per year
Work Schedule: Full-time/Part-time or Part-time
Location: DOT headquarters in Washington, D.C.
For additional info.: Send an email to: TRAN...@dot.gov
Summer Transportation Intern Program for Diverse Groups
Undergraduate and graduate students (including graduates in law school) will also benefit from hands-on experience in the respective DOT OAs that will including training seminars, site visits, and tours. Daily tasks will vary depending on the students’ background, abilities and the offices where they are assigned.
Vacancy Announcement: https://twc.edu/programs/summer-transportation-internship-program-diverse-groups.
Deadline: January 31, 2021
Length of position: 10 weeks (June 7 to August 13, 2021) - summer
Salary: Approximately $3,000 to $5,000 (amounts vary based on education level)
Other Benefits: Fully furnished housing (if needed) and roundtrip travel to their assignment location (if permanent residence is more than 50 miles away)
Work Schedule: Full-time
Location: Washington, D.C. offices or in one of several regional locations across the U.S. (While students can be hired nationwide, they may work virtually
depending upon Covid-19 restrictions. That will be determined at a later date.)
For additional info.: Contact Stephanie Arhin at (202) 366-2648 or sti...@dot.gov.
While both programs have contact information, please feel free to contact Monique Stewart at 202-493-6358/monique.stewart@ dot.gov or me. We’re working collaboratively together, here at DOT’s Federal Railroad Administration, to enhance relationships with Minority Serving Institutions. We look forward to discussing these opportunities, as well as other programs that may be of interest to you, your college and/or university, as well as your students.
Choose to Make it a SUPERB day!
Rhonda M. Dews Mission First, People Always!
Minority Serving Institutions Program Manager
Deputy Director, Office of Civil Rights
Federal Railroad Administration
U.S. Dept. of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., W33-471
Washington, D.C. 20590
Office (: 202-493-6011
Cell(: 202-365-3891