Salary: $22.50 Hourly
Location : Hennepin County
Job Type: Limited Duration: Irregular Schedule (non-benefit)
Job Number: 24TRANS831MH042
Department: Transportation Project Delivery
Division: Trans Administration
Opening Date: 09/11/2024
Closing Date: 10/4/2024 11:59 PM Central
DescriptionThe Public Works Transportation Project Delivery department is seeking seven non-benefit earning interns to be a part of the design, bridge, construction and planning division.
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Location and hours:These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility located at 1600 Prairie Drive in Medina, MN 55340 or in a field environment within Hennepin County, and remote as job duties require. The Public Works Facility in Medina is not accessible by public transportation. These positions will start in May/June 2025 and last through August 2025 with the potential to extend on a case-by-case basis. Interns are scheduled to work 40 hours per week during the summer, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility on work schedules. When school is in session, interns may work 5-10 hours per week depending on student interest and availability.
While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About these position types:These positions are limited duration, non-benefit earning internships.
These positions are internally classified as an Intern II.
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Note: You must attach a resume with your application materials in order to be considered for these positions.
The responsibilities of each position include but are not limited to the following:Transportation Design Division: The proposed work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The preferred candidate will have a strong interest in transportation design. The transportation design division intern will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Assist our design teams with CAD drawings, plan development, modeling, and engineering analysis.
- Work with our transportation, water resource, traffic, bidding, and specifications teams on engineering tasks.
- Complete an audit of the County's municipal stormwater program.
- Have opportunities to learn about Public Works and Hennepin County as a whole; including field visits, on-site job shadowing, and assisting project managers at agency coordination meetings.
- Research a relevant area of interest and present to the design division at the end of the internship.
Transportation Bridge Division: The proposed work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The preferred candidate will have a strong interest in transportation. The transportation bridge division intern will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Support Hennepin County's annual Bridge inspection program.
- Update GIS database for retaining wall inventory.
- Become familiar with engineering plans and details.
- Assist with quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and calculations under the close supervision of engineers, drafters, and support staff.
- Aid in the completion of computations, technical reports, and drafting.
- Conduct research in support of engineering documents using codes, standards, and technical drawings.
Transportation Construction Division: The proposed work schedule is Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The preferred candidates will have a strong interest in construction and transportation. The transportation construction division intern will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Assist in construction surveying and inspection of construction activities.
- Assist in materials testing soils investigations.
- Assist in and check quantity calculations.
- Produce simple drawings.
- Enter data for computer applications and produce necessary outputs.
- Document filed activities, summarize data, and assist in routine report preparation.
- Assist our project teams with administering construction contracts.
Transportation Planning Division: The proposed work schedule is Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The preferred candidates will have a strong interest in transportation planning, engineering, data analysis, data collection, and safety programs and policies. The transportation planning division intern will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Contributing toward advancing the county's Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan.
- Conduct data analysis, create crash diagrams and contribute toward before-after-research involving transportation safety in Hennepin County.
- Researching design best practices to improve roadways for all users.
- Analyzing and reporting on Americans with Disability (ADA) data.
- Collecting and processing physical and digital data to develop metrics and reports.
- Researching low-cost, high-impact safety improvements that can be utilized across the county to improve safety for all road users.
Need to have:- Must be in one of the following:
- Current enrollment in a vocational/technical or an undergraduate degree program in engineering, land surveying/highway engineering technology, civil engineering, geography, GIS, urban planning/studies or another related field.
- Recent graduate (within 6 months) in in a vocational/technical or an undergraduate degree program in engineering, land surveying/highway engineering technology, civil engineering, geography, GIS, urban planning/studies or another related field.
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Reliable internet connection and self-support hybrid office space.
Nice to have:- Experience troubleshooting basic computer issues.
- Knowledge of math functions such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, ArcGIS, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite, Microstation/AutoCAD, and Synchro/SimTraffic.
- Ability to:
- Walk on uneven terrain; bend and stoop; work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
- Communicate with staff at all levels of the organization, in person, and via email and phone.
About the department:We envision a Transportation Department whose members are respectful of one another and the public we serve and are committed to the delivery of a safe, high-quality county highway system. We are widely trusted and recognized for innovation, collaboration and the responsible use of resources.
About Hennepin County:Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Watch this video for application best practices and tips. Hennepin County values employee retention and engagement through a culture of individual development. If you are a current employee looking for an internship you are responsible for communicating and seeking approval from your supervisor/manager on an arrangement on schedule and workload prior to accepting the paid internship position. The compensation for the internship will be paid at the amount advertised in this posting.
If you have any questions, please contact: Pajoua Chang
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Paid/Unpaid Internships and student "work experiences" are non-permanent positions with no benefits.
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The requirements of these positions are:
These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility located at 1600 Prairie Drive in Medina, MN 55340 or in a field environment within Hennepin County, and remote as job duties require.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit.
Reliable internet connection and self-support hybrid office space.
While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?
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Which of the following best describes your current student status for the academic school year of 2024-2025?
- Vocational/technical school
- Freshman level undergraduate
- Sophomore level undergraduate
- Junior level undergraduate
- Senior level undergraduate
- Recent graduate in vocational/technical degree program (within 6 months)
- Recent graduate in undergraduate degree program (within 6 months)
- None of the above
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In which of the following areas are you currently pursuing or a recent graduate (within 6 months) with an undergraduate, vocational, or technical degree? Check all that apply.
- Civil engineering
- Highway engineering technology
- Geography
- GIS
- Land surveying
- Urban planning, or urban studies
- Other engineering related field
- None of the above
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Describe your relevant education including area(s) of study, years/credits completed and your expected graduation date (month/year). If you do not have any relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.
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Have you completed college courses of which required the performance of mathematical and/or geometric calculations to support engineering-related projects?
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List the courses which required the performance of mathematical and/or geometric calculations to support engineering-related projects. If you do not have any courses to report, type "None" in the space provided.
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Which of the following areas are you interested in being considered for? Check all that apply.
- Transportation Design Division
- Transportation Bridge Division
- Transportation Construction Division
- Transportation Planning
- All of the above
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Do you have the ability to working outdoors in various weather conditions and navigate difficult terrain?
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Which of the following computer applications do you have experience using? Check all that apply.
- Adobe Acrobat
- ArcGIS
- Microsoft Office
- Microstation/AutoCAD
- Synchro/SimTraffic
- Other
- None of the above
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If you have selected other for the above question, list the computer applications that you have experience using in the space provided below.
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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.
- College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
- Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
- Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County
- Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
- Hennepin County job notification emails
- Indeed.com
- Job fair or networking event
- LinkedIn
- Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
- Professional association (job board or email)
- Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
- www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com
- Other
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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.
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