Office Support Intern - Bureau of Maintenance, Maintenance Systems Support Division (College)

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking motivated college students to join the 2026 Summer Employment Program! Interns will have the opportunity to support projects in areas such as communications, data management and analytics, fiscal management, engineering, planning and research, archeology, and so much more! This program is designed to help you build professional skills, apply classroom learning to meaningful work, and collaborate with dedicated teams that keep Pennsylvania moving. If you're ready to learn, grow and make an impact, apply today!

This internship involves administrative tasks to assist the Maintenance Systems Support Division. Responsibilities will include filing insurance claims for property damage and processing accident damage invoices.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time internship that will run from May 2026 through August 2026
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Travel may be required
• This position will be headquartered within Department of Transportation
  • Central Office: 400 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120 or
  • District 2: 70 PennDOT Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be currently enrolled or intending to enroll FULL-TIME or PART-TIME in a two-year degree, bachelor's degree, or advanced program for the fall semester.
• Must be a Pennsylvania resident or currently enrolled at a Pennsylvania college or university.
• In good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher)
• Must be at least 18 years of age

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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