Non-Engineering Traffic Intern - PennDOT District 9 (College)

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is looking for non-engineering college students for employment during the summer months for the 2024 Summer Employment Program! This internship will allow you to develop your technical skills, apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects, and work alongside professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence. If you enjoy working in an active, fast-paced environment while performing a public service, check out this opportunity and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Traffic Intern, you will work in the District Traffic Unit both in the field and in the office. You will complete tasks related to highway signing, pavement markings, traffic studies and safety, traffic control signals, and intelligent transportation system (ITS) devices. You will also assist with conducting reviews of highway signing and delineation and document missing or damaged signs or delineation devices compared to a printed inventory, as well as assist with reviewing existing curve advisory signing, location, and advisory speeds for compliance with standards based on field measurements with a vehicle mounted ball-bank indicator and distance measuring instrument, (DMI).

In this position, you will also assist a traffic control technician, specialist, or supervisor in gathering field data and measurements, performing analysis, and preparing documents for traffic studies and perform a variety of office functions including working with computers with spreadsheets, word documents, and dedicated department computer systems relative to traffic operations, studies, and safety. You will assist and perform duties as instructed relating to traffic control signal and ITS devices.

Internship opportunities associated with this posting will be for Engineering District 9 which consists of Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset Counties.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Some positions may require travel
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Students who are interested in a PennDOT internship must meet all of the following requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate or college student enrolled (or intending to enroll) on a full-time or part-time basis in a 2- or 4- year post-secondary education program for the fall semester.
  • Acceptable Majors:
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Surveying
  • Highway Drafting and Design technology
  • Construction Materials Technology
  • Mechanical Design
  • Computer Aided Drafting and Design
  • Transportation Planning
  • Geographical Information System

Must be in good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher)

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Condition of Employment:

• Upon verification of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License without incident, some positions may be authorized to operate Department vehicles as part of this job.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• You must attach transcripts to your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.