What: The City of Evanston aspires to be recognized as a world-class leader for providing and coordinating a full array of quality mobility transportation options with innovation, integrity and teamwork.
The Transportation & Mobility Intern is responsible for performing entry-level professional planner assignments to support the Transportation & Mobility Coordinator within the Community Development Department. The position assists with various aspects and phases of transportation projects which include providing support in project and field research, data management, report and presentation development, leading community engagement efforts, supporting staff at various public meetings, and providing overall office support coordination. The position provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Work is often project oriented, involving full scope of activities from planning to evaluation and implementation.
Hours:15-25 hours/week during School Year; up to 37.5 hours/week during Summer
Pay:$12-$18/hour
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):
- Provide assistance as directed in reviews, research and updates of the City’s Bike Plan Update and Multi-Modal Transportation Plan
- Develop community engagement strategies for the City’s transportation initiatives
- Review bicycle parking needs and request systems within the City and develop programmatic recommendations for delivering bicycle parking infrastructure
- Review bus stop accessibility and develop prioritization criteria for funding bus accessibility improvements
- Collect and evaluate data on transportation behaviors, knowledge and preferences within the City
- Research and analyze best practices and regulations in comparable communities
- Prepare memoranda upon review and analysis of transportation and mobility accommodations and networks
- Assist staff with miscellaneous tasks for board and task force meetings • Perform other duties as assigned
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Community/Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, Public Policy or substantially similar degree
- Knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:
- Satisfactory verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Strong interpersonal and conceptual skills and the ability to deal effectively in a team environment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse group of individuals including supervisors, co-workers, and the public
- Skilled in performing basic mathematical calculations
- Proficiency in office computer software, including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation
- Ability to multi-task many variable duties and responsibilities
- Skilled in handling frequent interruptions and exercise critical judgment o Ability to maintain professionalism in various situations
- Ability to read, understand and interpret manuals, ordinances, written policies and procedures, statutes, rules, regulations, memos, letters, reports, maps, and legal documents
The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperatures changes. No environmental hazards for this classification.
SUPERVISION: Work is performed under general supervision of the Transportation & Mobility Coordinator. The position has regular contact with other divisions and departments at all levels, and uses the necessary resources in other departments and divisions as well as external resources as appropriate.
Assignments can be either verbal or written, with the employee determining proper procedure and work methods and is responsible for completing the work according to City Work Rules and Safety Regulations. Performance is reviewed through ongoing observation, written and verbal communication, meetings and feedback from supervisors and other department employees. Work is evaluated at least annually for the safe and skilled utilization of equipment, quality of tasks, adherence to work rules, and performance in accordance with the classification standard.
PUBLIC CONTACT: The employee has regular and frequent contact with other City employees (within the department and across department lines), elected officials and general public. To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Jessica Hyink, at jhyink@cityofevanston.org.
Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre- employment processes, including medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check.
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