Highway Administrator's Intern Summer 2025

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research ongoing projects and initiatives.
• Assist and support the Highway Chief Administrator Officer and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer on assigned projects.
• Attend project meetings and record meeting summaries.
• Assist with the tracking and inspection of deliverables.
• Confer with staff in order to exchange information, coordinate efforts, and obtain information concerning projects and activities.
• Conduct project and policy research and field investigations.
• Develop findings and reports related to specific activities and issues.
• Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the project team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be a flexible and adaptable team-player, as well as have strong communication and organizational skills
• Computer proficiency, including the ability to develop and analyze spreadsheets, databases, and reports.
• Applicants must be highly organized to meet the priorities of this office for accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.

About MassDOT:

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealth's residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT's inclusive culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.

MassDOT's divisions include: Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

Qualifications

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

• For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]..
• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
• For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call call ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.