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Public Transit Intern
State of Iowa
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Job Description
Summary
This internship with the Iowa Department of Transportation involves helping update plans for managing public transit assets, collecting and analyzing data, and supporting communication with transit teams across the state.
It starts in Summer 2026 and includes some travel within Iowa.
It's a great fit for current college students who are passionate about transportation, enjoy teamwork, and want hands-on experience in public service.
Key Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited educational institution
- Strong data collection and analysis skills
- Effective technical writing and communication abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Commitment to ethical conduct, customer service, and high-quality work
- Effective leadership potential
- Willingness to travel in-state, including overnight stays
Full Job Description
Are you passionate about transportation and providing valuable service to Iowans? Join the Iowa Department of Transportation as a Public Transit Intern and play an important role in supporting public transit across the state.
The Public Transit Planning Intern will work directly with DOT Modal Transportation Bureau – Public Transit team staff to update the Transit Asset Management Group Plan, the transit facility inventory and assessment, and provide support for other public transit functions.
This position offers a collaborative work environment with the opportunity to work on project teams and contribute to project deliverables.
Some in-state travel required, including possible overnight stays.
Public Transit intern duties (beginning Summer 2026 – up to 40 hours/week):
- Data collection and analysis to support the Transit Asset Management Group Plan
- Learning and applying the federal requirements for the Transit Asset Management Group Plan
- Technical writing and preparing graphics to show data
- Verbal and writing communication with transit stakeholders
- Introduction to Iowa DOT’s role in public transit throughout Iowa
- Other public transit related work, as assigned
Iowa DOT’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation.
To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa DOT’s five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.
Location: Ames
Shift: Days, Monday through Friday. Flex available. Some travel required, including overnight travel.
Public Transit Intern Desired Abilities:
- Works collaboratively with a diverse group of people
- Maintains an attitude of determination and dedication
- Displays high standards of ethical conduct
- Treats customers courteously and is responsive to their needs
- Commits to providing a high-quality product and service
- Addresses and listens to others in a respectful manner
- Effective leadership and data analysis
Qualifications
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