Rail & Transit Co-op — Spring 2027 (Boston)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MassDOT is seeking a West-East Rail Co-op for Spring 2027 in Boston. The role provides research, analyses, and presentation support to the Rail Director, attends meetings, takes notes, and tracks follow-up items.

The position requires 12–15 hours per week up to 37.5 hours and reports to 10 Park Plaza for at least 4 hours between 8 AM and 4 PM. Duties include developing an ADA Operations Plan for Compass Rail stations, inventorying stations, quantifying benefits for rail investment, researching

Responsabilités

• Develop scope and support WER Director in an ADA Operations Plan for Compass Rail stations which will evaluate ADA infrastructure and procedures at each station.
• Inventory Compass Rail Stations: identify ownership, capital and maintenance responsibilities, operating agreements/easements, etc.
• Quantifying benefits for intercity passenger and freight rail. Establishing measures for success, building a clear, concise case for investment.
• Researching the relationship between intercity passenger rail and intercity bus especially as related to WER.
• Develop updates for Compass Rail webpages and potential email communications to listserv.
• Maintain photo library for Rail & Transit. Will include field visits to take photos.
• Assist in overseeing and managing maintenance work done on MassDOT owned or controlled property.
• Assist in managing the project development process, contracting, agreements, oversight, implementation, and evaluation of railroad construction projects being or to be carried out on MassDOT Rail owned or controlled property.
• Assist in budgetary, performance, and quality goals for all work to be performed in conformance with good railroad practice and applicable state & federal requirements, in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Description du poste

MassDOT is seeking a West-East Rail Co-op for Spring 2027 in Boston. The role provides research, analyses, and presentation support to the Rail Director, attends meetings, takes notes, and tracks follow-up items.

The position requires 12–15 hours per week up to 37.5 hours and reports to 10 Park Plaza for at least 4 hours between 8 AM and 4 PM. Duties include developing an ADA Operations Plan for Compass Rail stations, inventorying stations, quantifying benefits for rail investment, researching