Intern I - Transportation Planning

City of Sarasota
Sarasota, Florida United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 09, 2024
  • Salary: $16 Hourly USD Hourly
  • Salary Top:16
  • Part Time
  • Internship
  • Planning and Development
  • Transportation or Transit
  • Job Description

    All current City of Sarasota employees must apply to job postings on the internal career site.

    Come work at a place where employees of the City serve with Excellence and Pride!

    NOTE: The City of Sarasota is an Equal Employment Opportunity , Veteran, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace employer. Click to view the City's Veterans Recruitment Plan . Click to view a the City's Educational Equivalency Statement.

    Department:
    Engineering

    Employee Type:
    Temporary (Fixed Term)

    Time Type:
    Part time

    Salary Range:
    $16 Hourly

    Job Posting Period:
    November 08, 2024 - November 23, 2024 12:00 A.M.

    Job Description:

    Overview

    To perform general office work in Public Works Department under Transportation Planning.

    Essential Functions
    • Assists in data analysis for transportation projects such as turning movements, AADT, congestion analysis, crash data mapping, among others analyses relative to assignment(s).
    • Assist in public involvement efforts such as project website updates, stakeholder list development, public notices, mailing, graphics and fact sheets, among other efforts relative to assignment(s).
    • Assist in public meetings and events. Meetings and events are usually held at night and/or during the weekends.
    • Support the team in planning and reviewing transportation projects, plans, and programs.
    • Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations.
    • Candidate will have the opportunity to bring original ideas and be on the forefront of planning and design that supports future transportation improvements on existing roadways and new corridors.
    • Participates in departmental planning sessions for both day-to-day and special projects.
    • Works independently, as assigned, under the general or specific guidelines as to Department policy and practice.
    • The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that would be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in the job description.


    Minimum Qualifications

    In the process of receiving a Degree (Bachelors or Masters) from an accredited program in of the following majors:
    • Transportation Planning
    • Urban and Regional Planning
    • Urban Design
    • Engineering
    • Architecture
    • Or Other closely related field
    • Candidates with degrees in any of the majors mentioned are encouraged to apply.


    Job Based Competencies
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
    • Strong organizational, technical, and communication skills
    • Candidate must be highly motivated, curious, and have a team player attitude
    • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
    • Ability to plan, organize, and implement action with reference to assignments.
    • Ability to communicate ideas, both verbally and in writing, with clarity and precision.
    • Ability to maintain accurate and comprehensive records of activities.
    • Ability to adapt to changing assignments and a varying workload which may be inherent in the orientation to any given science, discipline, or municipal operation.
    • Ability to effectively participate in such work as may be required.
    • Ability to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to perform the assigned position, in accordance with the standards set by both the Department Head and the educational institution.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, superiors, officials of the City, and the general public.

    Responsibility

    Responsible to the assigned Department Head, but may operate under the direction of any number of others in the department charged by the Department Head with the responsibility of assisting in training/educational activities. The Director, Human Resources is responsible to be knowledgeable about the requirements of the internship program that the department is involved in order to make sure that the City appropriately comply. Interns that are not paid by the department to which the intern is assigned will have an overall responsibility to the Director, Human Resources or designee. No Supervision Exercised.

    Physical Requirements

    This is sedentary work requiring limited physical effort. Position requires visual acuity for reviewing, checking, preparing, and maintaining written and computer files. Incumbent is required to have sufficient hearing to accurately perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Manual dexterity to operate standard office, date entry, and word processing equipment is required.

    Public Contact

    From limited to extensive contact with the public, depending on the assignment and/or the particular duties/orientation assigned at any given time.

    Retirement Benefit

    The City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021. To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com. Please note that if you are hired to work for the City of Sarasota as an FRS employer, you will be asked to complete a form to certify your FRS status, as there may be an impact to any FRS benefit you are already receiving.

    I f you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Jake Brown our ADA Coordinator. Jake can be reached via email at Jake.Brown@sarasotafl.gov or via phone at 941-263-6299.

    F or questions pertaining to general employment or job application status, please call 941-263-6476, or email HR@sarasotafl.gov
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Sarasota
    • City of Sarasota

    The City of Sarasota believes in customer service, and delivering city services to its approximately 55,000 residents is a commitment we take seriously. The City provides many services with the most recognizable ones being water, sewer, street maintenance and police protection. The quality and way these services are delivered have a direct impact on everyday life in our community and that is why the employees of the City serve with Excellence and Pride.

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