Intern - Transportation & Bicycle Safety (Summer)

Village of Schaumburg•Schaumburg, IL

21d•$31

About The Position

Are you passionate about sustainable transportation and community engagement? Join our team this summer to support key initiatives that improve mobility and safety for all road users. JOB SUMMARY: This position reports to the Transportation Planner and assists the department with essential functions such as traffic counts, and traffic studies, along with bicycle, pedestrian, and transit-related work. This position also has the responsibility of educating the community on bicycle and pedestrian safety and promoting and evaluating the bikeways for maintenance and repairs. This is a great opportunity for students looking to gain hands-on experience in transportation planning and community engagement. The position is for the summer months from the middle of May through the middle of August and is based on a 35-hour work week that consists of Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Flexibility in the scheduling is required to account for staffing at other various events over the summer including occasional weekend and evening events.

Requirements

Education equivalent to a high school diploma.
In the process of obtaining an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in political science, urban planning, civil engineering, public administration, or a related field.
Possession of a valid driver’s license with transportation to and from inspection sites.
Proficiency with current computer technology, job-specific software, and customer service systems.
Physically capable of riding a department-supplied bicycle on village streets and bike paths for up to 7 hours per day.
Ability to work outdoors in hot or cold temperatures for extended periods.
The ability to ride a bicycle and a thorough knowledge of bicycle traffic laws.

Responsibilities

Manages the research and implementation of studies as directed by department staff.
Assists with traffic-related activities that may include but are not limited to performing traffic counts, monitoring traffic signals, and conducting traffic studies.
Inspects the over 95 miles of bike paths and lanes to evaluate the condition and maintenance needs of the system. Includes the inspection and reporting of regulatory signs that are faded, missing, or tilted, deteriorated bike paths or lanes, and tree or shrub obstructions encroaching into the bikeway riding area. Deficiencies will be reported to the appropriate department for maintenance, and a detailed daily log of completed activities will also be completed.
Educates the community on bicycle safety and bicycle traffic laws, assists with the administration of bicycle safety programs and events, and distributes bicycle maps and other bicycle-related information to various locations throughout the community.
Participates in various bike events over the summer such as bike to work day, Fahrrad tour von Schaumburg, walk/bike to school day events, national night out, Septemberfest, farmer’s market, and the public library. At these events, staff responsibilities include handing out information on bicycle and pedestrian safety, distributing bicycle and transit maps, registering bicycles, and answering questions from the public.
Works on transits-related activities that may include collecting and analyzing ridership, operating related statistics, performing qualitative and quantitative field tests, monitoring transit services including the Woodfield Trolley, Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART), planning Septemberfest Special Event Services, and distributing brochures to various locations throughout the community.
Researches, produces, and performs public presentations to village committees, civic groups, and the public.
Supports department staff with various other functions.
Performs other duties as assigned.