Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Central Office, 830 MoDOT Drive, Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

The administrative intern (emergency management) provides entry level implementation of the department's emergency management programs, assists with emergency communications and radio systems, and supports disaster recovery. Duties are performed under direct supervision

What you’ll do:

• • Implements activities related to the department's emergency preparedness, prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery planning.
  • Assists with Central Office Emergency Operations Center (MoDOT EOC) including standard operating procedures, training, and coordination among incident management personnel.
  • Monitors transportation and infrastructure emergency management issues, including security, medical, and weather-related issues.
  • Ensures communications systems, equipment, and processes are maintained.
  • Assists with monthly emergency communications testing, including radio systems and satellite communications; corrects issues identified during testing and development of monthly summaries and maintenance of standard operating procedures.
  • Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
• 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.
• Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

Preferred Qualifications

MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Please click the following link to learn more about our preferred employee qualities.     
Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

If you have questions about this position, please contact:

cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov