Intern - Transit Project Support

Gulfshoresal; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) invites motivated students to join its internship program in the Dallas-Fort Worth region focusing on transit-related projects. Ideal candidates are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs and can work at least 25 hours per week while studying.

Interns will support project coordination, document management, asset and workforce development efforts, and funding research under supervision, gaining hands-on experience in regional public

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university while employed.
• No work experience required.
• Able to commit to at least 25 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement, and manage short-term transit projects with supervisor.
• Assist with document-sharing system and websites to support transit providers outside the metroplex.
• Maintain documentation and records; support file management.
• Assist asset management: inventory reconciliation, site visits, provide technical assistance.
• Review and implement best practices in transit workforce development.
• Manage partnerships to support small transit providers: project management and oversight.
• Streamline project invoices and documents to meet commitments.
• Identify eligible funding sources to support transit project expenses.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Time management

Independent work

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Dallas-Fort Worth region, which is the fourth largest area in the United States.

Ideal candidates should attend school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, be in an undergraduate or graduate program, and be able to work at least 25 hours per week while attending school.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Working with supervisor, to coordinate, implement, and manage short-term transit-related projects
• Assisting with ongoing development of document-sharing system and websites to facilitate efforts as well as provide technical assistance to transit providers outside of the metroplex
• Working with supervisor to maintain documentation and records, and support file management systems
• Assisting with asset management efforts, including inventory reconciliation, site visits, documentation, and working with supervisor to provide technical assistance
• Working with supervisor to review and implement best practices in transit workforce development
• Working with supervisor to manage partnerships to support small transit provider efforts, including project management, implementation and documentation of oversight efforts
• Working with supervisor, and partner agencies to streamline project invoices and other project-specific documents to ensure project commitments are met
• Assisting with research and identification of eligible funding sources to support transit project expenses

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Good communication, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen to and follow instructions, coordinate with other team members, and present ideas
• Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing quality of work
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Required Education and Experience

• Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree seeking program during employment
• No work experience required

Starting Salary

Minimum of $17.10 per hour

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication and make joint decisions. Since 1974, NCTCOG has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area. The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant and Wise.

The agency offers generous benefits, a friendly atmosphere with challenging opportunities and encourages individual and team growth, responsibility and innovation.

NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience and skills acquired through a military service career.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing

All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify

The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Statement Concerning Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security

• NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. NCTCOG offers mandatory and elective retirement plans that have been developed specifically for public-sector retirement plan participants.
• Be advised if you are hired by NCTCOG, your earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security (i.e., you will not pay Social Security taxes).This means that you will not earn credits for Social Security retirement or disability benefits in this job. If you retire or become disabled, and you are eligible for a Social Security benefit based on otherwork, your earnings from this job will not be used to compute your Social Security benefit. Your earnings from this job are subject to Medicare taxes and will count for purposes of the Medicare program. For more information on how you may qualify for Social Security benefits, visit www.ssa.gov.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.