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City of Boca Raton Transportation Planning Intern in Boca Raton, Florida
Transportation Planning Intern
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Transportation Planning Intern
Salary
$15.68 - $19.05 Hourly
Location
Boca Raton, FL
Job Type
Internship
Job Number
04080
Department
Municipal Services
Division
Traffic/Special Projects 44/11601
Opening Date
12/12/2024
Closing Date
1/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
U
Description
Benefits
Questions
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Job Description
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Review the internship’s essential functions, eligibility, and knowledge, skills, and abilities.
To apply for this internship, click on the "Apply" link at the top right corner of this posting.
Attach all required documents outlined in the Eligibility section to your application. Including a 500-Word Essay - "Why I want to Intern at the City of Boca Raton" including details about your education, experience, or interest in Transportation Planning
Departments may have separate requirements in lieu of or in addition to the requirements listed above and contained in the Program Guide. Carefully read all requirements necessary for application under the individual Department Internship Description in which application is being made.
Essential Functions
The College Student Intern for the Transportation Planning team performs responsible and supportive work in transportation planning activities and development review. Working alongside the Traffic/Special Projects Division of the Municipal Services Department, the intern performs planning and administrative tasks and related work as assigned. All work is performed under the immediate supervision of the City Traffic Engineer.
TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs research and reports on various transportation and planning issues;
Assists with the land development review process.
Supports administration of capital improvement projects in planning and design.
Draft informational project materials for internal and external audiences.
Participates in transportation planning process.
Assists with data entry and computer modeling.
Assists with ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Assists with maintaining and organizing files of traffic and parking studies.
Operates standard office machines.
RELATED TASKS:
Drafts correspondence including staff comments and other materials;
Coordinates with other government agencies and consultants;
Performs technical and field studies including data collection as directed.
Performs related tasks as directed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of general planning and transportation principles, practices, methods, and equipment related to professional planning or engineering.
Standard modern office practices and procedures.
Business English usage and spelling.
Skilled in:
Communication – both oral and written, especially as related to providing detailed communications to internal clients
Critical thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Microsoft Office Suite products to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, to a moderate degree of proficiency.
Research of best practices.
Ability to:
Work independently with minimum supervision.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with associates and supervisors.
Conduct work on multiple tasks with minimal direction.
Conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Prepare technical reports.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
PROGRAM TERM:
The Municipal Service Department accepts Interns during each college semester.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS:
The Municipal Services Department hosts one (1) Intern per college semester.
MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
In addition to the minimum eligibility, candidates seeking to be considered for an Internship in Transportation Planning must meet or comply with the following requirements:
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in or entering their junior year, or a graduate school program with major coursework in Traffic Engineering or Planning
Have obtained and maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Have the ability to work a minimum of 12 hours per week not to exceed a maximum of 25 hours per week. Hours are flexible and will be scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Familiarity with GIS and/or web design is a plus.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Has successfully completed coursework, which includes a moderate degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) is preferred.
Preference will be given to those candidates with previous experience in transportation engineering or planning.
REQUIREMENTS (TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION):
500-Word Essay with application - "Why I want to Intern at the City of Boca Raton" including details about your education, experience, or interest in Transportation Planning.
Unofficial transcript from state accredited college or university in which you are currently enrolled.
POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS :
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Verification
Educational Verification
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity (https://www.myboca.us/1226/Equal-Employment-Opportunity) , Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY
Part-Time Employees
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year
PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee's supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.
MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.