Transportation Operations Assistant
Transportation Operations Assistant
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Job Description
Introduction
The Department of Public Works (DPW) Multimodal Unit isseeking college students interested in transportation planning policy anddesign to fill part-time year-round positions.
This position offers opportunities to collaborate closelywith professional planners and engineers external agency stakeholderscommunity organizations and members of the public to enhance mobility andensure equitable health outcomes.
DPWs Multimodal Unit works to create sustainable vibrantequitable and connected streets and public spaces that provide choice safetycomfort and access for everyone in Milwaukee. We prioritize sustainabletransportation through collaboration and engagement with other departmentsoutside agencies community partners and residents.
This is a part-time internship position (fixed-termappointment) and the maximum number of hours worked per year cannot exceed1019 hours.
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforcededicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have apassion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants pleaseconsider the following opportunity.
Purpose
Under the general direction of the TransportationEngineering Planner and other Multimodal Unit team members the TransportationOperations Assistant helps implement theCitysComplete Streets Policy Pedestrian Plan Bicycle Plan and Safe Routes toSchool Plan and helps achieve City goals related to safe street designequityhealth andclimate.
Essential Functions
Field Work
- Perform field observation of traffic conditions; collect data relative to walking biking and driving motor vehicle speeds traffic signal operations and curbside usage.
- Assist staff in the field layout of traffic control devices.
Drafting and Data Compilation
- Prepare engineering plans for various pedestrian bicycle and traffic safety improvement projects.
- Summarize and enter traffic data into Excel and GIS (geographic information system) databases.
- Prepare graphics maps and other displays for community engagement events.
- Prepare work orders for the installation of bicycle racks signs and pavement markings.
- Assist indrafting various plans and policies related to Complete Streets mobility innovation and other multimodal improvements.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who areinterested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during thehiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)of 2008.
Conditions of Employment
The Transportation Operations Assistant must be willing andable to do the following:
- Work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
- Safely perform work in proximity to live traffic conditions.
- Perform light physical work exerting up to 10 pounds of force and perform physical activities in the work environment that require agility including walking standing climbing stairs crouching stooping and reaching.
- Travel independently throughout the City of Milwaukee either by public transportation bicycle or automobile.
Required pre-employment tests include the following:
- Physical Exam
- Vision Exam
- Audio-Gram
- Drug Screen
Minimum Requirements
- Current enrollment as a sophomore or higher at an accredited college or university in urban planning civil engineering transportation planning architecture urban studies public policy public administration or a closely related field.
NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts toyour employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates educationas part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.
Desirable Qualifications
- Familiarity with current innovations in transportation and mobility planning and design.
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Adobe Suite and/or Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CAD) experience.
Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other Characteristics
Technical
- Ability to learn to use a digital traffic recorder to collect data.
- Ability to collect compile and analyze data.
- Ability to use standard computer programs such as Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to read and understand job-related documents including reports data summaries policies and design plans.
- Ability to learn and effectively utilize GIS software.
Communication and Interpersonal
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Written communication skills to draft plans and policies summarize data and prepare reports.
- Verbal communication skills to effectively convey information to colleagues and managers.
- Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers and residents whose backgrounds may differ from ones own.
Judgment and Professionalism
- Ability to organize and complete work assignments while adhering to deadlines.
- Situational awareness and the ability to apply safety principles and practices as they apply to all components of the job.
- Enthusiasm and initiative to make Milwaukees streets safer and more comfortable for people walking biking using transit and driving.
- Ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.
Current Salary
The current starting hourly rate (Pay Range 9PN) is$20.54and the resident incentive starting hourly rate for City of Milwaukee residentsis$21.16.
Selection Process
THE SELECTION PROCESSwill be job-related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of educationexperience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written orperformance test a structured interview or other assessment methods. TheDepartment of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the mostqualified candidates to structured interviews and performance interviews may include written exercises. Selection processcomponent weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.
INITIAL FILING DATE The selection process will beheld as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt ofapplications may be discontinued at any time after this date without priornotice. However recruitment may continue until the Citys needs have been applicants will be notified of the date time and place of theselection process components. Unless otherwise required by law the City ofMilwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. Theapplicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection processat the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.
Additional Information
APPLICATIONS
- Applications can be accessed by visiting you need assistance with completing an application please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or.
- The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall Room 706 Milwaukee WI 53202.
Conclusion
EEO-605
The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and isan equal opportunity employer.
Employment Type
Full Time
