College Intern, Traffic Signal System

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Traffic Signal System College Intern

Traffic and Transportation Planning

Public Works

The City of Santa Clarita is committed to providing a challenging and meaningful work experience for college students. The City offers unique opportunities for students to gain hands-on and in-depth experience in a variety of disciplines related to local, regional, state, and federal government operations.  We provide real-world work assignments, which provide interns the opportunity to work side-by-side with professional City staff committed to teamwork and providing superior municipal services to the community of Santa Clarita.

SALARY:

$19.31 – 24.46/hour, Undergraduate Level

$25.77 - 30.92/hour, Graduate Level

This position is expected to work approximately 20-25 hours per week. The anticipated duration of the internship is approximately 6 to 12 months, but may end earlier or be extended depending on department needs.

DESCRIPTION/DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•        Conducts traffic field studies and observations

•        Creates and updates records for multiple management systems in the City's Traffic Operations Center 

•        Updates and maintains the City's Traffic database

•        Assists with traffic data analyses and signal performance measures

•        Prepares charts, graphics, and illustrations for various presentations and projects

•        Assists with the preparation of traffic signal, fiber optic, signing, and striping plans under the supervision of the Traffic staff

•        Prepares inventory for City's Traffic Operations Center and field equipment

•        Performs Intelligent Transportation System equipment software and firmware updates

•        Prepares How-To instruction manuals for different equipment and systems

•        Assists with general administrative support, as needed

The following skills, knowledge, and abilities are highly desirable:

• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to develop

comprehensive reports, general correspondence, and make presentations

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with Bluebeam and/or AutoCAD is desirable
• General understanding of governmental organizations and municipal operations
• Ability to foster effective working relationships with all levels of staff and the community.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce work that is accurate and complete
• Ability to lift, drag, and push files, paper, documents, and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds 
• Strong computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

EDUCATION:

If you are currently an undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate with a field of study of Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field, and are interested in gaining meaningful hands-on work experience at the local government level, this opportunity may be for you.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

An online completed City application is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application.  Applications left incomplete or with a reference to attachments may be rejected.  

All offers of employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States and successful completion of Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees.

In addition, College Interns may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driving record upon hire and during employment.

Part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) workers are at-will.

As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.

The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information and to apply online, please visit www.santaclarita.gov. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 

A fully completed online City application form is required to apply for this position until closing until filled.