What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer College Intern - Transportation Analysis position at Orange County Transportation Authority?
OCTA's Summer College Intern Program is a ten-week paid student/intern program. You will gain real world work experience on meaningful projects under the guidance of transportation professional. You will have the opportunity to use problem solving, communication and decision-making skills as you gain valuable work experience.
As a Summer College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportation's many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking.
Under direct supervision, students will perform a variety of professional, entry-level duties to obtain practical experience related to their major field of study and interest, and the sponsoring department's current business operations within OCTA and the Transportation Industry. Employment will be full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, for the duration of the ten-week program.
An internship in the Regional Modeling/Traffic Operations department offers an opportunity to gain real-world exposure to the dynamic fields of traffic engineering, travel demand modeling, and transportation data analysis. Whether you are pursuing a major in Traffic Engineering, Planning, or another applicable field, this internship welcomes individuals with strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills. Interns can expect to delve into a range of tasks and projects, providing a comprehensive and hands-on experience within the transportation industry and OCTA. This opportunity not only contributes to personal and professional development but also fosters a deeper understanding of the complex and vital role the Regional Modeling/Traffic Operations department plays in shaping the transportation landscape.
The pay range is from $19.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on your education level. This position is not eligible for employee benefits.
This position will remain open until it is filled.
Responsibilities
This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to this job.
- Assist in transportation planning and traffic analysis for regional mobility projects.
- Work with travel demand models and traffic simulation tools to analyze transportation systems.
- Utilize real-world data to support decision-making for infrastructure and traffic operations.
- Conduct research and data analysis on transportation trends, congestion patterns, and mobility solutions.
- Support the optimization of traffic operations by evaluating traffic flow, signal timing, and roadway capacity.
- Gain experience with GIS, data analytics, and transportation modeling software (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM, Cube, TransCAD).
Interest in:
- Learning the principles and practices of the Regional Modeling and Traffic Operations field.
- Learning the methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used in the Regional Modeling and Traffic Operations field.
Ability to:
- Perform entry-level professional work
- Acquire increasingly complex and technical knowledge and skills
- Assume progressively responsible duties
Qualifications
Requirements to qualify for the Summer College Intern Program are as follows:
- College students must be enrolled full-time in a two or four-year college program, at an accredited college or university, and follow a course of study leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Students that graduate with their bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in the fall of 2024 or the spring of 2025, are eligible.
- College students enrolled full-time and pursuing a master’s degree from an accredited college.
Desirable degree program for this assignment is Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Planning or related discipline.
Special Qualifications:
- College students pursuing a course of study leading to an undergraduate degree must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better.
- College students pursuing a course of study leading to a graduate degree must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Must submit most recent college transcript.
Working Conditions/Physical Activities:
(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. OCTA provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
Positions in this class typically require:
- Work may be performed in a stressful, fast-paced office environment, depending upon assignment.
- Requires ability to understand verbal communication and to respond effectively.
- Positions in this class typically require: Reaching, Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, and Repetitive Motions in computer use.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Salary : $19 - $22
