Join the team of an innovative and dynamic transportation agency! The San Francisco County Transportation Authority has graduate intern positions for students who are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and excited about making a meaningful contribution to San Francisco's transportation system.
Transportation Authority staff are an energetic and experienced group of planners and engineers working in partnership with local and regional agencies (e.g., Muni, MTC, etc.) to implement, fund and evaluate a wide variety of projects and policies. We also develop and operate an activity-based travel demand model for a wide range of uses, including demand forecasting and policy scenario testing.
Due to the size of our agency and our dedication to learning from each other, interns will have the opportunity to interact with professionals at all levels within the Authority, from your peers to the senior managers. Authority staff will work with each intern to develop a program that is tailored to his/her individual strengths and interests, as well as the current needs of our teams.
Internships are paid and can be combined with general research opportunities or research towards a thesis. Past interns have participated in a variety of projects, including:
At this time (12/22/2011) we are currently accepting applications for our Planning Division internship program for Winter/Spring 2012. Applications will be accepted until an adequate pool of qualified candidates is assembled.
Interested persons should submit a cover letter (indicating where you saw this job posted, the earliest date you could start and number of hours a week you are available: minimum 16, maximum 40) and resume via email (
) or via fax (415.522.4829). Please indicate the section (Planning Division) you are applying for. Sorry, but we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for internship positions. We look forward to hearing from you!
Key Details:
Employee Type:
Graduate Intern/Temporary Employee
Reports to:
Deputy Director for Planning, with day-to-day supervision by a Senior Transportation Planner or Transportation Planner.
Availability:
Candidates may be considered for full-and/or part-time internships. Interns should be available to work at least 16 hours per week during regular business hours, for at least a 12 week period of time.
Minimum Qualifications:
Strong interest in urban transportation planning is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Proficiency with ArcGIS, database management, graphic design software, statistical analysis, and/or web page design is desired.
Skills and Abilities:
Understanding of standard transportation planning principles, methods, and processes; basic research methods, survey design, and database management techniques; ability to interpret data using appropriate planning methods and statistical techniques; familiarity with land use planning methods; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to prepare and present written reports and recommendations.
Additional relevant skills and abilities are also encouraged. these include experience with travel demand modeling, traffic modeling, project funding, and/or civil engineering.
The Authority's Planning Division leads a wide variety of innovative transportation experience with travel demand modeling, traffic modeling, project funding, and/or civil engineering.
Training and Experience:
Prospective interns should have completed at least one semester in a relevant graduate level discipline (e.g. transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering).
At this time (2/3/2012) we are no longer accepting applications for this position. If you have already submitted your resume, we will be reviewing all applications submitted before 2/3/2012. Please continue to check our website periodically for further updates.
At this time (11/18/2011) we are currently accepting applications for our Modeling Internship position. If we feel you meet the qualifications of this position, we will contact you. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Interested persons should send a cover letter (indicating where you saw this job posted) and resume via email (
) or via fax (415.522.4829). Please indicate the section (Modeling/Technology Services) you are applying for. Sorry, but we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for internship positions. We look forward to hearing from you!
Technology Services Division graduate student interns perform tasks and assist in the area of modeling. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director for Technology Services, interns assist with the duties and responsibilities listed below, which are characteristic of the range of duties and responsibilities assigned to this position, and are not intended to be a comprehensive listing. Internships are paid and can be combined with general research opportunities or research towards a thesis.
Key Details:
Employee Type:
Intern/Temporary Employee
Reports to:
Deputy Director for Technology Services, with
day-to-day supervision by the Principal Planner and Transportation Planner,
Technology Services Division
Availability:
Interns should be available to work at least 20 hours per week during regular business hours, for at least a 12 week period of time. (Full time is also possible).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists with development of San Francisco's activity-based travel demand and dynamic traffic assignment models. Uses the Authority's current modeling suite to help answer a variety of planning questions. Researches and applies new analytical techniques to enable the Authority planners to confidently address a wider range of planning questions. Manages and analyzes a variety of data. Summarizes and presents data and model results. Performs related duties as required and assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Strong interest in travel forecasting and urban transportation planning is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Proficiency with computer programming, ArcGIS, database management, and statistical analysis is desired.
Knowledge:
Basic research methods and database management techniques; proficiency with standard computer spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software; statistical and computational analysis; knowledge of transportation planning principles, techniques and methods; and familiarity with transportation travel demand forecasting and traffic engineering fundamentals.
Skills and Abilities:
Understanding of standard transportation planning principles, methods and processes, basic research methods, survey design, and database management techniques. Ability to interpret data using appropriate statistical methods, familiarity with basic travel demand modeling and traffic engineering principles. Strong written and oral skills; ability to prepare and present written reports and recommendations. Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in working with members of the general public; and interact effectively with Authority Board members, other government officials, professional and technical colleagues and staff.
Training and Experience:
At least one semester in a relevant graduate level discipline
(e.g. transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering) is required.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment are characteristic of modern office work and include moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic), and are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION INTERN RECRUITMENT UPDATE
At this time (12/19 /2011) we are no longer accepting applications for this position. If you have already submitted your resume, we will be reviewing all applications submitted before 12/19/2011. Please continue to check our website periodically for further updates.
At this time (12/15/2011) we are currently accepting applications
for our Capital Projects Internship position. If we feel you
meet the qualifications of this position, we will contact you.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Interested persons should send a cover letter (indicating where you saw this job posted) and resume via email to
or via fax to 415.522.4829. Please indicate which section you are
applying for an internship with (Capital Projects). Sorry, but
we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for internship positions. We
look forward to hearing from you!
Key Details:
Employee Type:
Intern/Temporary Employee
Reports to:
Deputy Director for Capital Projects, with day-to-day supervision by the Senior Engineer or Administrative Engineer.
Availability:
Interns should be available to work at
least 20 hours per week during regular business hours, for at least a 12
week period of time. (Full time is preferred).
Minimum Qualifications:
Strong interest in transportation and project management is required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able
to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, training and experience
required of this job. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Project, and AutoCAD is desired.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to assist with implementation of cost effective project delivery; familiarity with project scheduling applications; ability to collect and generate data pertaining to capital planning issues using appropriate methods and statistical techniques; assist to summarize and present data and prepare written reports and recommendations; and write clearly and concisely; Ability to perform assigned tasks independently. Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in working with members of the
general public; and interact effectively with Authority Board members,
other government officials, professional and technical colleagues and
staff.
Training and Experience:
Prospective interns should have completed at least a bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline such as civil or transportation engineering. An Engineer in Training Certification is desirable.
