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City of Lakeland College Intern - Civil Engineering -Traffic Operations in Lakeland, Florida
College Intern - Civil Engineering -Traffic Operations
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College Intern - Civil Engineering -Traffic Operations
Salary
$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly
Location
Lakeland, FL
Job Type
Part Time Temporary
Job Number
5001-24-22
Department
Human Resources
Division
Employment Services 0301000000
Opening Date
09/30/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
NA
Description
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS
Perform entry level professional duties of moderate difficulty providing the opportunity for professional training in various offices throughout the City. Perform assigned duties to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures and standards required for successful performance. Specific activities vary by department. Work is performed under direct supervision.
This internship is located in Traffic Operations. Interns will work a maximum of 29 hours a week. The time period for this internship can range from mid-January to late April.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist with various traffic operations and safety studies
Assist in conducting traffic counts and field reviews
Participate in meetings with city residents and stakeholders
Perform various tasks in support of the city’s traffic calming and safety programs
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform related work as required
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)
Enrollment as a Junior or Senior in an accredited college or university in a major relating to Civil Engineering, with a Transportation Engineering concentration preferred
Required: A Resumé must be uploaded with the application to be considered for this position.
An Unofficial Transcript must be uploaded with the application to be considered for this position.
A Cover Letter must be uploaded with the application to be considered for this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Skill in the use of personal computers and standard office equipment
Valid Driver’s License Required
Understanding of basic traffic engineering principles preferred
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening or weekend hours depending business needs
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other City employees and the general public
Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, and to request clarification when needed
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, routine keyboard operations
The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards
The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing and speaking
All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
There are no benefits available for full-time or part-time temporary employees.
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Are you submitting a resumé with this application? Note: Not submitting your resumé with your application will result in your application being disqualified.
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Are you submitting a cover letter with this application? Note: Not submitting this document will result in your application being disqualified.
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No
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Are you submitting an Unofficial Transcript with this application? Note: Not submitting this document will result in your application being disqualified.
Yes
No
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Agency
City of Lakeland, Civil Service
Address
500 N Lake Parker Avenue Lakeland, Florida, 33801
Phone
(863)834-8790
Website
http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices
