Department Description:

Transportation & Parking (http://www.move.unc.edu/) is an essential service at UNC Chapel Hill and is responsible for coordinating traffic, parking, and transportation to meet the diverse access needs of an academic and health care campus population consisting of 30,000 students, 19,000 employees, and up to 1 million patients and visitors annually. Transportation and Parking strives to provide high-level service to students, employees, and visitors who work, live, and visit the University and UNC Health Care System. Transportation and Parking partners with stakeholders and customers to manage this key University infrastructure system effectively and efficiently balancing limited resources and the diverse access needs of the campus community.

The department manages 10 parking decks and 160 surface parking areas with approximately 23,000 parking spaces providing employee, student, patient/visitor, and event access to campus. The department has 96 permanent employees, approximately 45 temporary employees, and an operating budget of approximately $31 million. The University and UNC HealthCare System rely on a multi-modal transportation system, utilizing local and regional transportation to provide access to the campus and hospitals. UNC partners with local and regional transit agencies to provide fare-free-at-boarding transportation locally and subsidized regional transit opportunities for employees and students. Transportation and Parking plans, manages, and implements traffic, transit, and parking services daily and during major campus events. Transportation provides essential input for the campus Master Plan and Development Plan initiatives to ensure development and operation of key transportation infrastructure services to support institutional missions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Position Description:

The Transportation Planner is responsible for research and development of strategies and plans for the campus transportations system, including vehicle, bicycle, transit and pedestrian movements. The responsibilities of the Transportation Planner include all aspects of developing and maintaining the multimodal transportation systems of the University partners for identifying and resolving day-to-day transportation-related issues on campus which may result from campus development projects, infrastructure improvement projects, or implementation of transportation planning initiatives.

The Transportation Planner is responsible developing and providing information on local and regional transit, promoting vanpool, carpool, and transportation choices to the university community as outlined within the Commuter Alternative Program (CAP). This position is responsible for developing incentive programs for the reduction of the use of single occupancy vehicles (SOV) for commuting. Hosting campus wide events promoting transportation alternatives including at major campus events such as Cyclicious, New Student Orientation, Transfer Student Orientation, and Employee Appreciation Day.

Budget development and management for transportation planning and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is also the responsibility of the Transportation Planner.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Strong analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and on multiple projects at once
Familiarity with GIS software applications, both in terms of mapping and analytical tools
Understanding of the fundamental principles of transportation planning and traffic engineering
Experience with bicycle and pedestrian planning
A solid understanding of both Transportation Planning and Transportation Demand Management
Revelent work experience in a university setting preferred.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Be part of a creative team in a dynamic & diverse region!

Who We Seek:
Centralina Regional Council seeks a graduate student with experience and interest in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support a regional data collection and analysis initiative in the position of GIS ANALYST INTERN.

Our Organization:
Centralina Regional Council is an innovative regional planning agency located in Charlotte, NC with a membership that includes 60+ local governments throughout the Greater Charlotte Region. Centralina works with individual communities and leads major projects that transcend local and regional boundaries. Our mission is to lead regional collaboration and spark local action to expand opportunity and improve quality of life. Learn more about our work at www.centralina.org.

The Centralina Team:
Centralina strives to provide an inclusive, creative and supportive work environment for its employees. Centralina’s staff of 50+ individuals serve as subject-matter experts to ensure our organization is able to meet critical business needs and is responsive to the needs of communities across our region. Centralina’s staff of friendly, talented and professional individuals helps ensure Centralina remains a trusted source of data and analysis that informs decision makers and calls attention to important trends. Centralina is a great place to work, learn and grow in your career!

The GIS Analyst Intern will work primarily under the Regional Planning Department. Centralina Regional Planning helps local governments create places of lasting value by developing comprehensive and mutually beneficial solutions, and by engaging the region and local communities to strengthen relationships and bring communities together.

Description of the Work:
In the greater Charlotte region, the Metrolina CommunityViz Model (MCM) has served as a visualization of the interaction between land use and transportation planning and policy for the last decade. Every four years, local governments and transportation planning organizations work together to update the MCM with current land use and population data. Centralina Regional Council facilitates collaboration between communities across the region to develop consistent, verified regional population and employment data in an effort to increase efficiencies, integrate land use policy with transportation decision-making, and capture an accurate picture of growth in our region. Outputs from the MCM are used to forecast future demand on transportation infrastructure and inform the prioritization of transportation projects and funding in rural, suburban and urban communities across the region, underscoring the importance of incorporating consistent and comprehensive regional data.

The GIS Analyst Intern will support the Centralina Regional Planning team in leading the regional process to collect, create and confirm local datasets. The position will involve the collection, organization, categorization and analysis of geospatial data, using up-to-date aerial imagery as a reference. Specific job duties will include:

Assisting with the collection and organization of county tax parcels and other GIS data layers from local governments and outside agencies.
Coding tax parcels for development status (developed, undeveloped, underdeveloped, agriculture, etc.).
Coding tax parcels to one of twenty-five Community Types (form-based land use).
Using geospatial data to create maps for reference and analysis.
Other GIS-related activities.
Depending on the selected intern’s availability, abilities and interests, opportunities also exist to support in-person and virtual engagement activities with regional stakeholders (local land use planners, transportation planners and developers).
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Qualified applicants will be proficient in several or all of the following areas and demonstrate curiosity and a strong desire to learn:

Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis, research and communication.
Experience manipulating, analyzing, visualizing and interpreting spatial data.
Strong understanding of GIS concepts and functions, and familiarity with ArcGIS.
Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
Proficiency in visual communications and storytelling (experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus).
Position Details:
The GIS Analyst Intern will have a flexible work schedule, averaging 20 hours per week, between May 2023 and December 2023 (with the possibility of extension through May 2024). This position reports to the Centralina Senior Director and is eligible for compensation of up to $19 per hour based on experience.

Applicants must be able to perform work from the Centralina Regional Council office (10735 David Taylor Dr, Charlotte, NC) for the duration of at least one academic term. For example:

Applicants attending school outside of the Centralina region will be expected to work in-person during the summer and will be able to perform work remotely from school during the semester.
Applicants attending school within the Centralina region will be permitted to begin the internship remotely over the summer with the expectation that they will perform work in-person once in the region for the semester.

Who Should Apply?
Applicants meeting the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply for this position:

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems, Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Transportation, Environmental Studies, or another related field.
Applicants enrolled in a master’s program in a related field are preferred.
Advanced undergraduate candidates may be considered if able to demonstrate advanced proficiency in GIS.
How to Apply:
Interested individuals are encouraged to send a resume and cover letter to: admin@centralina.org with “GIS Analyst Internship” in the subject line.

Deadline: Applications accepted until March 31, 2023, with rolling interviews. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. EOE.

Transportation Modeling Internship
Durham, NC

Two internships available through December 2023
Part-time at $22.00-$23.00/hour

About Our Organization
The Durham – Chapel Hill – Carrboro Metro Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) area encompasses the western part of the Research Triangle, which is home to Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carlina Central University (NCCU) and
Research Triangle Park.
The MPO’s office, based in Durham NC, currently operates under a flexible, hybrid work policy. Effective July 1, 2023, the MPO will migrate from the City of Durham to the Triangle J Council of Governments. This position, while housed at TJCOG, will report to the DCHC MPO Executive Director.

About the Role
DCHC MPO is now accepting applications for 2 part-time/intern positions of technical analysis and modeling support. The person has an opportunity to work with a skilled and experienced team to help with traffic modeling and simulation, data process, application, and maintenance, as well as other analytical work.

Education Levels and Requirements:
• Senior student in civil engineering, urban/regional planning, geography, computer science & engineering, and other relevant majors is required; candidates with Undergraduate or Graduate degree (or pursuing graduate degree) in transportation/traffic
engineering, urban/regional planning, GIS, computer science, operations research, and other relevant major/program would be desirable.

Preferred Skills and Experiences:
• Traffic analysis/modeling and simulation skills and experience, especially experience with Synchro, HCS, and TransCAD or other traffic or modeling software,
• Experience in a big data, data process automation, or traffic monitoring and data QA/QC
• Experience with GIS software and Spatial Analysis preferred (but not required)

How to Apply
Send a resume and short cover letter by email to employment@tjcog.org with the subject line “Modeling Internship.” Positions are open until filled.

Caltrans is seeking a motivated, curious and innovative planner to join the Caltrans Aeronautics Office of Aviation Planning. The planner will have a wide range of fascinating duties including assisting local airport land use commission oversee airport area land use planning, updating the California Aviation System Plan, evaluating proposed school sites, engaging with university based research partners, advocating for active transportation and intermodal connectivity at airports, emergency management and other interesting topics. The start date is flexible so graduating students as well as experienced planners are encouraged to apply. Additional information regarding this position and the application process can be found here:

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=359594

The Transit Fellow Program is an opportunity for current or future students with an interest in the transit industry to gain valuable, real-world experience. Based on your interests and experience, you will have the opportunity to work closely with NVTC staff within one of our programs – WMATA, Commuter Choice, Transit Resource Center or Transit Technology – or with members of our Communications or Finance & Administration teams. We are seeking applicants to begin the Fellowship in early May or June 2023 for three (3) to six (6) months.

More information is available here: https://novatransit.org/employment-opportunities/

The Intern will be developing a methodology to help DDOT identify critical trail gaps in the existing multi-use trail network. There are over 60 miles of multi-use trails for bicyclists and pedestrians throughout the District of Columbia. Strategy 22 of the MoveDC Plan, Build More Trails in the Capital Trails Network, requires DDOT to develop a methodology to measure the extent to which a project improves trail network connectivity.

Intern Skills:
– Experience in research and analysis skills to review document
– Proficiency in presentation, visual display and communication of data, including GIS
– Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite (Words, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Educational Background:
– graduate Students with general knowledge of transportation planning and interest in active transportation.

Bi-Weekly Stipends of $1,600
To Apply, visit www.hutrc.ord/internships

As part of the District’s Department of Transportation (DDOT) cooperative agreement with the Howard University Transportation Research Center (HUTRC), DDOT engages full-time students as interns from universities in the DC Metropolitan Area and all over the country to promote the advancement of engineering and policy research. HUTRC recruits the interns and manages the program on DDOT’s behalf. In 2023, the DDOT Internship Summer Program will start around June 5th and run for 10 weeks, while the Semester Program will start on August 14th and run until the end of the year. *Check the list of 2023 internships on the right hand side of the website. Opportunities include internships working on trails, protected bike lanes, freight, bus priority and more.

This position is located in the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Planning and Sustainability Division (PSD), Project Planning Branch. The incumbent provides leadership in delivering transportation planning projects within the conceptual design phase of project development. The incumbent should have both an urban planning and civil/traffic engineering background and skills to conduct multimodal safety and design projects.

The five primary responsibilities with the Project Planning Branch include Project Management, development and evaluation of conceptual design alternatives, community engagement, environmental evaluation and approvals and initial right-of-way evaluation. Serves as a technical advisor for multimodal design and transportation planning projects. Ensures that all plans and policies will further the District’s Vision Zero goals.

Do you excel in an environment of authenticity, collaboration, and critical thinking? Do you have what it takes to think independently and make sound decisions and bring innovation and process improvement to the table? If you answered yes, then we invite you to apply to join the Capital Area MPO as our next Fiscal Analyst.

The Triangle region continues to experience unprecedented growth, producing a need for infrastructure improvements that offers a range of travel choices which are compatible with the character and development of our communities, sensitive to the environment, improve quality of life, and are safe and accessible for all. The Capital Area MPO works at the heart of identifying, planning, and implementing those improvements and the Fiscal Analyst is a key member of the team.

The Capital Area MPO recently adopted a new strategic plan to help guide our region’s transportation program through the next several years. The Capital Area MPO is expanding staff to implement the new strategic plan. We create, innovate, and work smarter. We focus on relationships and collaborate across all jurisdictions. We enjoy our work and have fun doing it. At the Capital Area MPO, you can join a team dedicated to meeting the needs of our members and the public and ensure our region remains one of the best places to live, work and play.

We are searching for a leader capable of being the driving force behind the implementation of multiple financial projects and initiatives. Through effective relationship-building and collaboration while leaning on a foundation of financial management and accounting methodologies, the Fiscal Analyst will provide financial and accounting administration for the MPO. In the next year, as our organization transitions to a new Enterprise Resource System, the fiscal analyst may participate in multiple groups to ensure a successful transition.

This position performs complex, responsible professional analytical, administrative, and technical work in support of financial, grant administration, and business operations activities for the Capital Area MPO and requires a high level of independent judgement and analysis to address operational needs.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the CAMPO Finance Director/Operations Manager.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $71,531 – $81,120

Typical Tasks
Your day-to-day work may include, but is not limited to:

• Performing analysis, reviews and/or audits financial information to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable policies and requirements;
• Monitoring and administering fiscal accounting procedures, protocols, transactions, and/or system interfaces; identifies discrepancies, variances and financial irregularities; performs reconciliations; analyzing issues and recommending problem resolution with various parties/stakeholders;
• Serving as a liaison to provide internal/external customer support; performing research and review of financial accounts, budget transfers, contract documentation, grant funding, payments/receipts, billing, requisitions, asset tracking and lease information, and/or other fiscal processes;
• Performing analysis of financial data; develops, updates, and maintains financial reports, datasets, statements, journal entries, schedules, agendas, projections, and/or presentations;
• Reviewing financial policies and practices; provides recommendations; assists in updating, implementation, and compliance with policies and protocols;
• Acting as MPO procurement coordinator and liaison;
• Providing professional and technical support of assigned programs and projects;
• Assisting with development, implementation, and maintenance of budgets;
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work under pressure on several projects simultaneously and within time constraints; ability to analyze a problem and make independent judgments without close supervision; ability to analyze financial information and cash balances; ability to perform independent research and development recommendations; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to supervise other personnel; ability to deal effectively with the general public; ability to adapt to changing technology.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, public administration or a related field and a minimum of two years experience in financial management, operations, program management, and/or administrative oversight.

Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s Degree in finance, accounting, public administration or a related field.

Working knowledge in the Oracle system is a plus.

CONDITIONS OF CAMPO EMPLOYMENT:
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.

Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The work in this class is generally sedentary. An employee must be able to talk and hear in order to communicate with staff and others. Visual acuity is necessary in order to read and write handwritten and typewritten materials and view a computer terminal. Work also requires the employee to have the physical agility to move about a typical office environment.

The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is responsible for regional long-range transportation planning for the rapidly growing region in the Raleigh, NC urban area. The MPO recently adopted a new strategic plan to help guide our region’s transportation program through the next several years. The Capital Area MPO is expanding staff to implement the new strategic plan. We create, innovate, and work smarter. We focus on relationships and collaboration across all jurisdictions. We enjoy our work and have fun doing it. At the Capital Area MPO, you can join a team dedicated to meeting the needs of our members and the public and ensure our region remains one of the best places to live, work and play.

The Triangle region continues to experience unprecedented growth, producing a need for infrastructure improvements that offers a range of travel choices and are compatible with the character and development of our communities, sensitive to the environment, improve quality of life, and are safe and accessible for all. The Capital Area MPO works at the heart of identifying, planning, and implementing those improvements and the Transportation Planner is a key member of the team. The Transportation Planner has the opportunity to be involved in a variety of long-range planning studies, public engagement efforts, transportation project development, and technical analysis.

This position performs regional multi-modal transportation planning activities and is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy Director. This position is based out of the CAMPO offices in Cary. This position may be eligible for partial telework schedule after the successful completion of an initial probationary period.

Anticipated hiring range – $61,776 – $70,075

Typical Tasks
Your day-to-day work may include, but is not limited to:

• Review local transportation plans for consistency with regional transportation plans;
• Support project managers with technical analysis and engagement efforts for various planning studies;
• Assist with the development and review of transportation recommendations for multi-modal transportation planning activities;
• Research and recommend policy or program enhancements for various MPO activities;
• Research, write and edit technical reports and documents;
• Coordinate regional meetings, including developing agendas and meeting summaries;
• Develop and implement reliable tools for technical analysis;
• Analyze and report on data from travel forecasting, traffic analysis, travel demand modeling or other technical analysis;
• Assist with the preparation of materials, agendas and presentations for policy boards, technical boards and committees, and other meetings with local, state, regional and federal staff and officials;
• Prepare and deliver presentations of technical material in a clear and meaningful way for a variety of audiences;
• Support public engagement activities, including supporting in-person and online engagement activities and contributing to the development of public engagement plans and reports;
• Assist with the coordination and review of TIP projects, including monitoring project development activities, ensuring adherence to regional long range adopted plans, and coordinating with local and state officials on project details;
• Represent the MPO on various stakeholder or technical groups or committees;
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work under pressure on several projects simultaneously and within time constraints; ability to analyze a problem and make independent judgments without close supervision; ability to analyze technical information, policies, and ordinances; ability to perform independent research and develop recommendations; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to supervise other personnel in a project coordination role; ability to deal effectively with the general public; ability to adapt to changing technology.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Any combination of experience equivalent to a graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in planning, engineering, geography, or a related field and considerable experience in planning, engineering, geography or a related field.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in MS Office, ArcGIS, and TransCAD. Preference will be given to candidates with AICP certification or the ability to obtain this certification.

CONDITIONS OF CAMPO EMPLOYMENT:

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.

Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work in this class is generally sedentary and is typically performed indoors. An employee must be able to move throughout facilities freely to perform or observe work. An employee must have visual acuity to be able to read and write handwritten and typewritten materials, including being able to view a computer screen. An employee must have the ability to work safely in and around traffic and active construction sites occasionally. An employee must be able to talk and hear in order to communicate and respond to the public and other employees.