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If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 11/25/25</p> <p>Applications Due05/31/26</p> <p>Vacancy ID203525</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencyTransportation, Department of</p> <p>TitleStudent Assistant</p> <p>Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide</p> <p>Salary GradeNS</p> <p>Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $20.70 to $20.70 Hourly</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Temporary</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 8 AM</p> <p>To 4 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address Office of Policy, Planning & Performance</p> <p>50 Wolf Road</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12232</p> <p>Duties Description The Office of Policy, Planning & Performance is looking to hire interns for each area below:</p> <p>Thriving Communities/Rural Connect Internship</p> <ul> <li>Develop outlines and chapters for each Community Action Plan; assist project team in the development of each plan. </li><li>Assist in the development of USDOT Community Work Plans by providing necessary updates and ensuring consistency with USDOT guidelines. </li><li>Assist in overseeing subaward progress for each community by attending and taking notes at Community Action Group (CAG) and community leader meetings. </li><li>Assist project team evaluate subaward progress by developing performance metrics and preparing evaluation materials. </li><li>Support the project team with maintaining thee Thriving Communities Program filing system and overall record keeping. </li><li>Assist Project Manager develop and prepare meeting agendas for various team meetings. </li></ul> <p>Community-Centered Transportation Planning Internship</p> <ul> <li>Assist NYSDOT staff with implementing several key planning efforts including NYS Transportation Master Plan 2050, NYSDOT Active Transportation Strategic Plan, etc. </li><li>Assist with the development of some targeted Active Transportation training to build internal capacity (e.g. topics of interest, identify speakers). </li><li>Develop a list of Active Transportation (Bicycle/Pedestrian) Statewide Experts and levels of expertise ratings for self-evaluation (level 1 - basic, level 2 - experience, level 3 - expertise). </li><li>Assist in developing repository of profiles of current Community-Centered Transportation project examples that highlight Active Transportation features or resiliency best practices. </li><li>Assist with improving guidance and design reports to connect to Transportation Master Plan goals and strategies. </li><li>Assist with the development of community engagement guidance and best practices. </li><li>Assist in the development of material to market vision and goals of relevant planning efforts. </li><li>Participate in relevant meetings with NYSDOT staff and other planning partners as needed. </li></ul> <p>Transportation Electrification Internship</p> <ul> <li>Assist NYSDOT staff with planning and administration of transportation electrification and electric vehicle charging infrastructure development programs and funding </li><li>Assist NYSDOT staff with collection and regular maintenance of transportation electrification infrastructure data primarily using Microsoft Excel, GIS, and web mapping programs </li><li>Assist NYSDOT staff with the development of reports and analysis related to transportation electrification </li><li>Participate in meetings on transportation electrification topics with NYSDOT staff and external stakeholders </li><li>Other assignments as required by NYSDOT staff </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications Must have completed at least 12 credit hours of college study and be currently enrolled in an accredited degree program.</p> <p>Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Bernard Holloman</p> <p>Telephone</p> <p>Fax</p> <p>Email Address Intern@dot.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street NYS Department of Transportation</p> <p>50 Wolf Road</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12232</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, copy of current transcript and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-506 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than May 31st, 2026 to:</p> <p>New York State Department of Transportation</p> <p>Bernard Holloman</p> <p>Recruitment Unit, Personnel Bureau</p> <p>50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12232</p> <p>Email: Intern@dot.ny.gov</p>