Hiring a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve is essential to delivering exceptional City services and programs. The City of Hillsboro is committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees to thrive. We value, respect, and empower employees as unique individuals with authentic voices and diverse ideas.

The City of Hillsboro is accepting applications for a Transportation Analyst Intern position. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in transportation planning, engineering analysis, and transportation project development. Work performed will be in-person with the possibility of some remote work.

What you will do

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Support the City of Hillsboro and Portland State University in studying vehicle emission patterns on the US 26 Sunset Highway Corridor.

• Research traffic patterns, volumes, and mobility trends to identify historical changes in corridor traffic volumes before and after capacity improvements are implemented to assess impacts of diverted traffic (latent demand) and induced demand (new vehicular trips due to new capacity) in Hillsboro, Washington County and the Portland metropolitan region.
• Prepare a research paper documenting corridors’ traffic patterns, volumes, and mobility trends evaluating before-and-after latent demand and induced demand for capacity enhanced corridors in Hillsboro, Washington County, and the Portland metropolitan region.
• Survey TriMet riders to determine station amenity preferences and improvements.
• Conduct fieldwork for transportation projects and collect data, as needed.
• Support transportation public involvement and outreach meetings.

The ideal candidate will

• Have a desire to learn about the City of Hillsboro with a specific interest in transportation
• Have strong ability to take initiative in leading activities and assist without being asked
• Bring creativity to the team and be able to work creatively with others
• Have ability to communicate positively and professionally
• Be interested in developing leadership skills
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience with traffic analysis and simulation software is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program studying Engineering, Planning, Community Development, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to complete and pass criminal background check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and be able to commit to the entire internship.

For the full classification description, click on this link: Intern

How to apply
Visit the City of Hillsboro career opportunities webpage to submit an application, resume, and cover letter. Partial applications will not be considered.
Questions? Contact Omar Ucan at Omar.Ucan@hillsboro-oregon.gov or 503-681-6222.
Human Resources Department: 503-681-6455; Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Jobs

Compensation — Varies based on education level
Enrolled as a junior or senior in a college or university: $17.06/hour
Enrolled in a graduate program: $19.19/hour

Hours
Part-time, 25 hours/week. Hours scheduled Monday–Friday between 8 am – 5 pm

Process and timeline
May: Application review, interview and selection process
Internship: Mid-June – August
Internship may be terminated due to COVID-19 or other circumstances.

Benefits

• Employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 worked up to a maximum accrual of 40 hours of sick time in a year.
• Employees receive free membership to the Shute Park Aquatics and Recreation Center (SHARC). This benefit includes employee, legal spouse and dependents.
• Eligible part-time employees are provided with an annual TriMet pass valid for travel anywhere TriMet goes. Please check with your department supervisor to verify your eligibility.
• If employees are bilingual (English/Spanish) and can pass a conversational test, they can earn 3% in addition to their pay.
• Benefits such as vacation leave accrual, holiday pay, medical and dental insurance, and other similar benefits are not provided for this position.

Location: Civic Center,150 E Main Street Hillsboro OR 97123,OR, Hillsboro, OR 97123

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.59 - $19.19 per hour