Consistency and Planning Specialist (EHM I)
State of South Carolina
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Planning Summer Intern (12600702)
State of South Carolina
Department of Transportation-Headquarters
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$17 - $23
per hour
Type
Temporary
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Job Description
Summary
This summer internship at the South Carolina Department of Transportation involves helping with transportation planning tasks like preparing data for travel models and performance reports, updating long-term plans, and attending local meetings, or supporting public transit by managing vehicle records, assisting agencies with guidance, and updating policies based on federal rules.
It's a great fit for college students studying planning, engineering, or related fields who want hands-on experience in government transportation work and are eager to learn through supportive tasks.
The role offers flexible pay based on your background and may include some travel.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or approved equivalent
- Currently enrolled in or accepted to a two-year or four-year college or university
- Major in Planning, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
- Ability to assist with data preparation for travel models and system performance analytics
- Willingness to attend COG/MPO meetings and support corridor studies
- Capability to provide administrative support, manage asset tracking, and assist subrecipient agencies in public transit
- Comfort with statewide travel as needed and performing other duties assigned by supervisor
Full Job Description
***This posting will be used to fill multiple summer internship positions in the Department of Transportation Headquarters building within Office of Planning and Office of Public Transit. ***In the area of Planning the responsibilities include:
- Assists in Travel Model data preparation.
- Assists in the data preparation for system performance analytics.
- Aids with Strategic Ten-Year Asset Management Plan (STAMP) and other Transportation Planning Plan updates.
- Corridors studies and evaluations related to the Regional Mobility Program.
- Attending COG/MPO meetings.
- Performs all other duties required by Supervisor.
In the area of Public Transit, the responsibilities include:
- Serves as a backup for other team members as needed to ensure continuity of service to constituents, provides administrative and program management support for office staff as assigned.
- Assists with management of Office of Public Transit asset tracking systems associated with newly received vehicle titles as well as releasing old titles as required.
- Assists Office of Public Transit subrecipient agencies by phone, in person and virtually related to general program guidance, policies and procedures. Statewide travel may be required.
- Provides support in the update of Office of Public Transit policy and procedure documents by researching, interpreting and applying Federal Transit Administration guidance and circulars.
Pay Rate is between $17.00 - $23.00/hour depending on qualifications.
Requirements
A high school diploma; or an approved acceptable equivalence.Applicants must be accepted into or currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year college or university in Planning, Engineering, Computer Science, Business or related field.
Additional Information
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes