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Transportation Planner (College Intern)

Licking County

Transportation Planner (College Intern)

Newark, OH
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    HOURS:          20-40 hours/week                        SALARY:           $11.00-$13.00 per hour, depending on qualifications.

    DUTIES:    

    • Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

    • Promotes and maintains positive and effective working relationships and promotes good public relationships as a representative of Licking County Government.

    • Develops GIS data layers for traffic volumes and other transportation data layers.  Creates GIS mapping for transportation studies. Aids in website updates.

    • Collects traffic count data for use in Travel Demand Forecasting Model, corridor studies, and other projects.

    • Assists in data analysis and report compilation.

    • Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position and all agency safety procedures

    • Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; may be required to attend seminars/training

    • Assists in the inspection, placement, installation, and management of LCATS signage projects.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Enrolled in a course of study to obtain a degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or related field. 

    ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (AGENCY/DEPT. QUALIFICATIONS):

    A valid Ohio driver’s license and safe driving record is required.  Ability to use hand tools is required (hammer, wrench, drill, etc.).  Basic GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop and InDesign knowledge is desirable.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 65 pounds of traffic counting equipment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions.  The employee must feel comfortable working among traffic.

    Additional Information

    APPLICATION PROCEDURES:  Submit completed application to the Licking County Human Resources Department, 20 South Second Street, 3rd Floor, Newark, Ohio 43055.  Applications can be obtained in person in the Human Resources Department between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily or printed from the web site at www.lcounty.com.

    Successful candidates will be subject to Licking County’s pre-employment drug screen

    Licking County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.