This position will be filled at a salary no higher than the posted maximum salary.Job Location: 600 NE Colbern Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64086Why you’ll love this position: The general services intern performs routine entry-level activities in the areas of facilities management, fleet management, procurement, and other general services programs and policies. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.
A day in the life: - Provides support for and monitors business activities, conducts economical analysis, and evaluates process efficiency.
- Tracks and reports the status and progress of the strategic business plan; coordinates budget transfers, revisions, or adjustments with resource management; trains, coaches, and assists organizational units in the budget process at the district/division/office level.
- Provides support in contracting and bidding processes, which may include specification development, bid requests, bid openings, bonding, change orders, pay requests, purchases, and the acquisition, disposal, or leasing of property (real estate).
- Provides support for and monitors federal, state, and local regulations and commission decisions, contracts, and agreements to determine impact on procedures and record keeping practices; and advises and assists Central Office and district operations in identifying acceptable business practices.
- Provides support in identifying and reporting of outcome measures, best practices, projected costs/savings and business problems.
- Assists in coordination of quality assurance programs for assigned areas.
- Gathers information for internal and external audits pertaining to assigned areas.
- Provides support in the development and coordination of special programs.
- Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.
What you'll need for success: - Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program: Business Administration, Facilities Management, Public Purchasing/Procurement, Real Estate, or related field.
- Must possess, and maintain, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
- Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.
Special working conditions and job characteristics:More reasons to love this position: MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .
At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.
If you have questions about this position please contact: kchr@modot.mo.gov
