Public Transportation Inspector inspects and compiles information concerning activities and conduct of employees on public railroads, streetcars, and buses and submits written reports of findings. May require an associate's degree with at least 4 years of experience in the field. Being a Public Transportation Inspector is familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Public Transportation Inspector performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and our dynamic team of professionals seeks a motivated Transportation Planning Intern to provide support to the Transportation Planning team, implementing regional policies and programs relating to the Regional Transportation Plan.
The ideal candidate(s) will demonstrate the ability to work independently and with a team. The position may require public and stakeholder interaction and fieldwork as well as office-based research, data and GIS analysis. The ideal candidate(s) must also demonstrate effective communication and strong writing skills necessary to translate technical concepts into plain language. Ability to communicate in Spanish and knowledge of the Lake Tahoe area are desirable.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
Primary Tasks: Projects that the Transportation Planning intern may support include:
Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
Applicant must be either:
*NOTE: Students must be interested in pursuing work or a degree in one or more of the following fields: climate planning, city and regional planning, transportation planning or engineering, public policy and administration, housing, community development, GIS, economics, political science, environmental planning or science, natural resource planning and administration, communications and outreach, or a related field (must explain justification in cover letter).
Internship Timeline
May/June 2024 – September/October 2024
Please note: This timeframe is flexible based on availability and project interest. Some tasks may be remote, and others will require staff to be on-site. Some weekend work may be required with flexing hours during the week to not exceed 40 hours/week. Internship positions are dependent on Budget and/or Grant Funding approval.
Working Conditions/Physical Effort
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The hourly pay for interns is $17.00-$18.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Temporary and seasonal employees and interns who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis are NOT eligible for the Agency’s benefit package. The Agency does provide three (3) days of accrued paid time off (PTO) for the internship. Temporary employees are not paid for holidays.
THE AGENCY
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA)—created
in 1969 by a Compact between the states of Nevada and California, then ratified by the U.S. Congress—protects and restores the environment of Lake Tahoe. The Agency is the nation’s first and oldest Bi-State regional environmental authority. TRPA is a one-of-a-kind organization, not purely federal, state, or local, but a unique hybrid organization. The Agency works at the intersection of private and public interests to protect and restore Lake Tahoe, its environment, and its communities for generations to come.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications due by 8:00am PST on May 3rd.
Please visit our website at https://www.trpa.gov/contact/employment/ to read more about our Agency and to complete an employment application through our Career Center. Within the Career Center site, select the "Apply for Job" link. Please attach a resume of your qualifications, and cover letter describing your interest in the position in one document when you are completing the application.
RECRUITMENT COMMUNICATION: Human Resources may contact you at various stages of the recruitment process if you meet the qualifications for the position. This contact will be via email or phone only. Please make sure your email address and phone number are accurate.
We do not accept walk-in, or hand delivered application materials nor applicant calls regarding open, pending, or closed positions.
TRPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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