Intern - Engineering/Transportation

Salary: $18.10 - $19.25 Hourly
Location : Lacey, WA
Job Type: Intern
Job Number: 2024-00030
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering Projects
Opening Date: 03/27/2024
BASIC PURPOSE
The intern will assist the Transportation section in performing traffic studies including traffic counts and turning movement counts. With nearly 345 miles of roadway lanes; 3,800 streetlights and traffic signals; 525 miles of water, sewer and stormwater lines; 250 acres of maintained parks and facilities; 125,000 square feet of occupied buildings; a fleet of 240 vehicles; and numerous volunteer programs, Public Works is the largest and most diverse department within Lacey's municipal organization.
Working hours are generally between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. but will also include a.m. and p.m. peak data collection. Schedule will be flexible based on the student's class schedule. Number of hours per week to be determined. Work will be limited to 16 hours per week during school attendance.
This is a continuous recruitment; applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis, with a first review beginning April 8th, 2024. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. It is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
The information contained in this announcement is subject to change without notice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
These duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists with performing traffic studies, to include traffic counts and turning movement counts.
• Field verification of intersection diagrams, traffic collision analysis, delay studies, speed studies.
• CAD work using AutoCAD.
• Uses Microsoft Excel, Access, and MSWord for various projects.
• General filing and other miscellaneous work and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Area(s) of study:
Must be a current Civil Engineering-CAD Technology student or a student in a closely related program.
Special Requirements or License(s):

• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must pass a background investigation.
• Must have a valid Washington State driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the City and the City's insurance carrier, OR must be able to provide own transportation to and from job, meetings, and related job sites.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational program leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• In good standing at their college or university. Students must retain their status until the end of the internship. In some cases, students may be enrolled in technical certificate programs in particular fields relevant to the City's business objectives.
• Students may work during the summer without being enrolled; however they must be returning to school and pre-registered for the fall term.
• Considering a profession related to some aspect of the City's business objectives. Generally, interns should be advanced enough in their educational programs to have begun taking courses in a field related to their work at the City. However, in some cases, previous work experience or education may substitute for their current academic program of study.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• Basic quantitative skills, including math, logic, and statistics.
• Personal computer operation, including Windows, MS Office word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications. (AutoCAD proficiency desirable.)
• Map reading and interpreting basic engineering drawings.

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment:

• Working in and around moving traffic.
• Occasional exposure to dangerous machinery.
• Occasional extreme weather conditions.

Physical Abilities:

• Hearing, speaking, or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person or on the phone.
• Ability to hammer spikes into the roadway using a sledgehammer.
• Operating a computer keyboard and other office equipment and the ability to grasp and hold and effectively use assigned personal protective equipment, equipment, and tools for the position.
• Sitting or otherwise remaining stationary for extended periods of time.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects up to thirty (30) lbs. Some assistance is available to mitigate the heaviest lifting.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching, reaching above shoulders and horizontally or otherwise positioning oneself to accomplish tasks.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next six (6) months.
Intern positions are not eligible for health insurance, other insurances, holidays, vacation, and/or other paid leave benefits provided to regular full-time positions; however, they are covered by Workers' Compensation Insurance. The City will comply with RCW 49.46.210 and WAC's 296-128-600 through 296-128-700 in providing paid sick leave to all covered employees (non-exempt).
Social Security and Federal withholding taxes will be deducted from wages.
*Please note, Intern positions are not eligible for membership in the Department of Retirement Systems.
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INSTRUCTIONS: Please read the following instructions before you proceed in responding to the supplemental questionsbelow. Answers to the supplemental questions will be evaluated by subject matter experts. You must answer eachquestion in its entirety for it to be considered as a complete answer. You must also answer the remainder of thesequestions as truthfully and as accurately as possible. Please do not refer to your resume or other attached documents, orcopy and paste information from your resume or other attached documents, in lieu of answering any questions. Yourresponses must be typed in the space provided for each question. Your responses may be assessed in subsequentexaminations and any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration may result in disqualification fromthe examination process and possible elimination from future employment opportunities with the City of Lacey. As partof the interview process, you may be invited to come in and perform a work assessment prior to interviews related to theduties of this position. Please note that the work experience section must be completed and a resume AND a letter ofinterest must be attached. Please indicate "yes" to show that you have read these instructions and understand that yourapplication may be considered incomplete if any of the above criteria are not met.

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Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States? *Successful applicants will be required to provide proof ofidentity and eligibility for employment.

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Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. Are you at least 18 years of age?

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A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required at the time of application. Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D.?

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A valid Washington Drivers License is required at the time of hire. Do you currently have a valid WA driver's license?

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Applicants must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational program leading to an associates, undergraduate,or graduate degree and be in good standing at their university or college. Are you currently enrolled in a post-secondaryeducational program leading to an undergraduate, technical, or graduate degree?

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• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe the type of degree you are pursuing. If your degree isnot as described in the above question, but in a related field, please describe it in the space below. If this statement doesnot apply to you, please put "N/A" in the space provided.
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The Engineering/Transportation Intern will work for the City of Lacey, not only in the summer months, but year round. Doyou recognize and understand the work needs of the position and that you must be available to work year round?

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