Summer Intern - Springfield Planning

State of Missouri; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a planning intern to support engineering projects and programs by collecting, classifying, and summarizing transportation planning data under moderate supervision. You will help compile data, maintain records, and assist in creating charts, graphs, and maps with current technology.

The role involves data entry into project history databases, potential field data collection, and summarizing data for computer processing.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
• 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.
• Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Compile and tabulate data used in assigned sections; calculate percentages and ratios using raw data.
• Maintain files and records for analysis and presentation; maintain databases.
• Assist in the preparation of charts, graphs, and maps using current technology.
• Compile, scan and enter job data into project history database; maintain written and electronic records of historical data.
• Collect field data and assists in preliminary analysis of data; summarize and code data for computer processing.
• May attend public meetings to help educate the public on upcoming projects.
• May compile and coordinate the printing and distribution of project or information booklets for distribution to federal, state and other agencies.
• Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Data entry

Public meetings participation

Education

Enrolled in relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program

30 credit hours completed toward degree

GPA at least 2.0/4.0

Job description

Job Location:

Southwest District Office (3025 E. Kearney, Springfield, MO 65802)

Why You’ll Love This Position

The planning intern provides basic technical or paraprofessional support of engineering projects and programs involving the collection, classification, and summarization of transportation planning data. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

• Compile and tabulate data used in assigned sections; calculate percentages and ratios using raw data.
• Maintain files and records for analysis and presentation; maintain databases.
• Assist in the preparation of charts, graphs, and maps using current technology.
• Compile, scan and enter job data into project history database; maintain written and electronic records of historical data.
• Collect field data and assists in preliminary analysis of data; summarize and code data for computer processing.
• May attend public meetings to help educate the public on upcoming projects.
• May compile and coordinate the printing and distribution of project or information booklets for distribution to federal, state and other agencies.
• Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
• 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.
• Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

Southwest District Human Resources at [e-mail]