High School Intern Program Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4790421) Apply  High School Intern Program Salary $13.60 Hourly Location Wake County, NC Job Type Temporary Full-Time Job Number 25-00292 Department Dept of Transportation Opening Date 01/15/2025 Closing Date 6/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title High School Intern Program Position Number 65037677 Salary Grade NC04 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work The High School Intern Program offers students in good academic standing the opportunity to work one semester or consecutive semesters as interns in the various fields at the Department of Transportation. Students learn about the work performed at NCDOT and gain valuable exposure. Based on need, there will be internship positions available for those in a variety of curriculums. Numerous candidates will be selected from this posting for positions statewide. Through this continuous structured program, you will gain exposure to a variety of opportunities in professional work experience that connect classroom experiences and potential career choices within NCDOT. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in several career disciplines such as Accounting, Administration, Automotive, Construction Maintenance, Customer Service, Electronics, Engineering, Horticulture, Human Resources, Management, Public Works, Safety, and Transit. The NCDOT not only designs and maintains highways, but also manages other modes of transportation that you will be given the opportunity to explore: Aviation, DMV, Ferry, Global TransPark, Highways, Integrated Mobility Division, Ports, Rail and Turnpike. While service to state government agencies is a valuable outcome of this high school internship program, the program's primary focus is to provide opportunities for students to build career-enhancing and leadership skills while benefiting from the civic experience. In so doing, the NCDOT High School Intern Program makes an important contribution to the quality of North Carolina's workforce and citizenry. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: • Must be a currently enrolled student in a high school • Must be at least 16 years old at the time of employment • Minimum overall GPA of 2.3 (based on 4.0 scale) • Must demonstrate GPA by attaching a transcript Assignments available in the following Areas: Various Engineering Areas, Design, Ferry, Aviation, Rail, Human Resources, Fiscal, Civil Rights, Communication, etc. Job Locations: Positions are located statewide. Job locations depend on the availability and location of current projects, job requirements, and the student's needs and interests. Therefore, applicants must specify desired job location in the supplemental questions section. Please make sure you indicate your location preferences when applying (receiving your location preference is not guaranteed). Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Must be a currently enrolled high school student with a minimum GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale. Supplemental and Contact Information Sterling Johnson, Recruitment Specialistscjohnson5@ncdot.gov919-814-2160 Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) + Yes + No 02 Are you currently enrolled in a high school or GED program at an accredited institution? + Yes + No 03 Do you have a minimum overall GPA of 2.3 (based on 4.0 scale)? Please enter your CURRENT cumulative GPA. 04 Please provide the name of the high school you are currently enrolled. 05 Do you have prior high school internship experience with NCDOT? If yes, please provide the Division and/or Unit name. **If you do not please enter the word NONE. 06 Please check the division you're interested in working for. + Division 1 (Edenton, Elizabeth City, Ahoskie, Manteo) + Division 2 (Greenville, Pitt, Beaufort, Kinston, Greene, Lenoir, New Bern) + Division 3 (Wilmington, Castle Hayne, Clinton) + Division 4 (Wilson, Johnston, Wayne, Nash, Edgecombe, Smithfield, Halifax) + Division 5 (Raleigh, Durham, Garner) + Division 7 (Reidsville, Rockingham) + Division 8 (Aberdeen, Sanford, Asheboro) + Division 9 (Forsyth, Stokes, Davie, Davidson, Rowan) + Division 10 (Charlotte, Matthews, Monroe, Albemarle) + Division 11 (Boone, Elkin, North Wilkesboro) + Division 12 (Lincolnton, Newton, Shelby, Statesville) + Division 13 (Marion, Rutherford, Burke, McDowell, Mitchell) + Division 14 (Sylvia, Asheville, Andrews) 07 Please check the Units your interested in working for + Photogrammetry + Hydraulics + Locations and Survey + License and Theft Bureau + Structures Management + Materials and Test + Traffic Safety + Traffic Management + Contract Standards and Development Unit + Construction (offered in all Divisions) + Maintenance (Offered in all Divisions) + Project Management & Powell Bill + Transportation Planning, + Roadway Design, + Ferry + Geotechnical Unit + Rail Division + Aviation + Utilities Unit + Environmental Unit 08 Have you attached your high school transcript? + Yes + No 09 I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of North Carolina Website http://www.ncdot.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email