Transportation Planning Temp (Intern)

Transportation Planning Temp (Intern)-Part-time

Temp 8 Hourly Rate: $19.63

Work Schedule: up to 29 hours hours per week

(This is a temporary part-time position and can work for no more than 10 months)

Role Summary

The Transportation Unit is responsible for transportation infrastructure planning for the city. Its companion unit, Engineering, is responsible for the engineering of infrastructure in the city. The City's transportation information can be accessed via our web site at: Transportation Information 
 The transportation planning group works on all transportation planning areas defined on our website. The duties of this position include: 

• implementation activities related to the City’s Transportation Plan 

• continued implementation of the City’s active transportation program, bicycling and walking, including research of policy issues relating to active transportation 

• development of materials for public information and education as part of the transportation 

• data collection of pedestrians, bicyclists, micro mobility users motorists including field inspection and photography of transportation system elements in the City 

• Ability to conduct data collection and system inventory requires the ability to operate a vehicle as public transportation does not provide access to all locations 

• Coordination with transportation engineers and Project Engineers addressing planning and layout for bicycle facilities 

• All other tasks as assigned  

 Required Qualifications:  

• Undergraduate degree or background in related field.  

• Must have a valid driver's license.  

• Excellent written communication skills.  

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Seeking graduate level students 

• Work Study eligibility. 

• Working knowledge of specialty software including GIS, CAD, and desktop publishing.  

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.  

 Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.  

 Position does require ability to do field work and travel to different field sites. Duties entail the ability to work at a computer keyboard and on the telephone for extended periods of time. Operating standard office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements.  

 Move and lift objects up to 20 lbs. such as mail, files and supplies.