Transportation Specialist Pathways Student Intern
This is a Student Internship position under the Pathways Internship Program.
To qualify for this Internship, you MUST be a continuing student enrolled or accepted for enrollment for the current/upcoming semesters for the duration of the internship as a condition of employment, taking at least a half-time course load. You will be required to provide documentation to support eligibility. Students may be employed throughout the academic year.
As a Transportation Specialist Pathways Student Intern, you will:
- Serve as initial point of contact within Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for a high volume of inquiries from Congressional member offices, committee staffs, Library of Congress, key officials of FHWA and other agencies on all aspects of the agency's transportation programs in general and the Federal-aid Highway Program in particular.
- Provide current and accurate information in response to inquiries regarding the Federal-aid Highway Program. Work closely with Program Offices and technical staff in developing agency responses to transportation related public policy issues.
- Support agency witnesses in preparation for Congressional hearing and meetings and assists in tracking legislation that may impact FHWA's transportation programs.
- Support the Office Director and Team Leader in maintaining a positive working relationship with Congressional Committees, and Congressional staff.
- Monitor and tracks daily proceedings of Congressional activities and requests and keeps abreast of dealings with Congressional staff.
- Assist the Office Director and Congressional Affairs Team Leader with planning and coordination of surface transportation governmental and Congressional activities.
The ideal candidate is an entry level student dedicated to public service, interested in national transportation policy, and working with Congress as part of the Executive Branch. Ideal candidate possesses strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. The ideal candidate enjoys multi-tasking, working at a fast-paced tempo, and does not become overwhelmed by competing demands and large volume of incoming information. Ideal candidate is organized, enjoys researching issues, has good critical thinking skills, and can synthesize large amounts of information and present them in a clear and concise manner often working under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate has good understanding of U.S. Congress and the interaction between the branches of government. Legislative or congressional experience preferred, but not required.
Preferred majors include English, History, Political Science, Journalism, Law or pre-Law, Mass Communications, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, or related fields.