TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

City of Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Milwaukee seeks a part-time, year-round Transportation Operations Assistant for its Department of Public Works. This role involves collaboration with planners and engineers on transportation initiatives, data collection, and community engagement, focusing on sustainable streets. Ideal candidates are college students enrolled in related fields and eager to contribute to safe and equitable mobility solutions.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with innovations in transportation planning.
• Ability to analyze traffic data effectively.
• Skills in drafting plans and policies.

Responsibilities

• Field observation of traffic conditions and data collection.
• Prepare engineering plans for safety improvement projects.
• Summarize and enter traffic data into GIS databases.

Skills

Data Collection

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Current enrollment as a sophomore or higher in urban planning, civil engineering, or related field

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Suite

Job description

The Department of Public Works (DPW) Multimodal Unit is seeking college students interested in transportation planning, policy, and design to fill part-time, year-round positions.

This position offers opportunities to collaborate closely with professional planners and engineers, external agency stakeholders, community organizations, and members of the public to enhance mobility and ensure equitable health outcomes.

DPW’s Multimodal Unit works to create sustainable, vibrant, equitable, and connected streets and public spaces that provide choice, safety, comfort, and access for everyone in Milwaukee. We prioritize sustainable transportation through collaboration and engagement with other departments, outside agencies, community partners, and residents.

This is a part-time internship position (fixed-term appointment), and the maximum number of hours worked per year cannot exceed 1,019 hours.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce dedicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

Purpose

Under the general direction of the Transportation Engineering Planner and other Multimodal Unit team members, the Transportation Operations Assistant helps implement the, Pedestrian Plan, Bicycle Plan, and Safe Routes to School Plan, and helps achieve City goals related to safe street design,equity, health, and.

Essential Functions

Field Work

• Perform field observation of traffic conditions; collect data relative to walking, biking, and driving, motor vehicle speeds, traffic signal operations, and curbside usage.
• Assist staff in the field layout of traffic control devices.

Drafting and Data Compilation

• Prepare engineering plans for various pedestrian, bicycle and traffic safety improvement projects.
• Summarize and enter traffic data into Excel and GIS (geographic information system) databases.
• Prepare graphics, maps and other displays for community engagement events.
• Prepare work orders for the installation of bicycle racks, signs, and pavement markings.
• Assist indrafting various plans and policies related to Complete Streets, mobility, innovation and other multimodal improvements.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Conditions of Employment

The Transportation Operations Assistant must be willing and able to do the following :

• Work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Safely perform work in proximity to live traffic conditions.
• Perform light physical work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force, and perform physical activities in the work environment that require agility, including walking, standing, climbing stairs, crouching, stooping, and reaching.
• Travel independently throughout the City of Milwaukee, either by public transportation, bicycle, or automobile.

Required pre-employment tests include the following :

• Physical Exam
• Vision Exam
• Audio-Gram
• Drug Screen
• Current enrollment as a sophomore or higher at an accredited college or university in urban planning, civil engineering, transportation planning, architecture, urban studies, public policy, public administration or a closely related field.

NOTICE : Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

Desirable Qualifications

• Familiarity with current innovations in transportation and mobility planning and design.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Adobe Suite, and / or Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CAD) experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Technical

• Ability to learn to use a digital traffic recorder to collect data.
• Ability to collect, compile, and analyze data.
• Ability to use standard computer programs such as Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to read and understand job-related documents, including reports, data summaries, policies, and design plans.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize GIS software.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Written communication skills to draft plans and policies, summarize data, and prepare reports.
• Verbal communication skills to effectively convey information to colleagues and managers.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers and residents whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Judgment and Professionalism

• Ability to organize and complete work assignments while adhering to deadlines.
• Situational awareness and the ability to apply safety principles and practices as they apply to all components of the job.
• Enthusiasm and initiative to make Milwaukee’s streets safer and more comfortable for people walking, biking, using transit, and driving.
• Ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.

The current starting hourly rate (Pay Range 9PN) is $20.54 , and the resident incentive starting hourly rate for City of Milwaukee residents is $21.16 .

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