What are the responsibilities and job description for the The Lab at MassDOT Innovation Co position at Mass Dept of Transportation?
We are a small start-up team of two people in the office of the Secretary of Transportation, focused on experimentation and prototyping new approaches to addressing mobility challenges for the people of Massachusetts. Those prototypes are designed to be able to scale if successful and create learning opportunities for all parties if they fail. The team works across the divisions of MassDOT, with the MBTA, RTAs, and collaborators in academia, industry, local government, advocacy, and resident groups.
Duties and Responsibilities
You will be responsible for supporting 1-3 workstreams on up to two active or exploratory prototypes.
This may include:
Doing field research
Doing comparative analysis
Engaging with community stakeholders
Writing or presenting about the work to internal and external audiences
Learning the functional tasks required to move a task forward (e.g., purchasing)
Skills and Competencies:
Required
Proficient with Microsoft Suite (including Sharepoint), Airtable.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong collaborator, with an ability to work with people of all cultures and backgrounds.
Preferred
Native or fluent communicator in: Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole.
Proficient with Adobe Suite.
Work schedule
You will be in person at 10 Park Plaza M-Th, with an option to be remote on Fridays.
You can work up to 37.5 hours a week, per your schedule, but we are looking for candidates who can work a minimum of 15 hours/week.
About MassDOT:
The 4,000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s inclusive culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.
MassDOT’s divisions include: Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
- For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us..
- For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
- For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call call Lucy Bayard, ADA Coordinator at 857-274-1935.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
