The Columbus Avenue Neighborhood Transportation Study identifies enhancements to transportation infrastructure and policies along the Columbus Avenue corridor. The draft report is available on the Columbus Ave. NTP page.
Join the team of an innovative and dynamic transportation agency! The San Francisco County Transportation Authority has graduate intern positions for students who are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and excited about making a meaningful contribution to San Francisco's transportation system.
Transportation Authority staff are an energetic and experienced group of planners and engineers working in partnership with local and regional agencies (e.g., Muni, MTC, etc.) to implement, fund and evaluate a wide variety of projects and policies. We also develop and operate an activity-based travel demand model for a wide range of uses, including demand forecasting and policy scenario testing.
Due to the size of our agency and our dedication to learning from each other, interns will have the opportunity to interact with professionals at all levels within the Authority, from your peers to the senior managers. Authority staff will work with each intern to develop a program that is tailored to his/her individual strengths and interests, as well as the current needs of our teams.
Internships are paid and can be combined with general research opportunities or research towards a thesis. Past interns have participated in a variety of projects, including:
At this time (8/18/2010) we are currently accepting applications for our
fall/winter Planning Internship position. If we feel you meet the
qualifications of this position, we will contact you. This position will
remain open until 9/10/2010. If you have previously submitted an
application, there is no need to resubmit.
Key Details:
Employee Type:
Intern/Temporary Employee
Reports to:
Deputy Director for Planning
Availability:
Interns should be available to work at least 16 hours per week during regular business hours, for at least a 12 week period of time. (Full time is also possible).
Minimum Qualifications:
Strong interest in urban transportation planning is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Proficiency with ArcGIS, database management, graphic design software, statistical analysis and/or web page design is desired.
Skills and Abilities:
Standard transportation planning principles, methods and processes; basic research methods, survey design, and database management techniques; ability to interpret data using appropriate planning methods and statistical techniques; familiarity with land use planning methods; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to prepare and present written reports and recommendations.
Special skills for each group vary. Familiarity with travel demand modeling or GIS, project funding, or civil engineering are preferred for the Technology, Programming or Capital Projects groups respectively.
Training and Experience:
Prospective interns should have completed at least one semester in a relevant graduate level discipline (e.g. transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering).
At this time (8/02/2010) the position for our fall Policy
& Programming internship has been closed. We will open up internships again
in the winter, please check our website periodically for further updates.
Key Details:
Employee Type:
Graduate Intern/Temporary Employee
Reports to:
Senior or Principal Transportation Planner for Policy & Programming
Availability:
Interns should be available to work at least 16 hours per week during regular business hours, for at least a 12 week period of time. Preference will be given to applicants who are available full time (40 hours per week) for at least 6 months. Please note availability in cover letter.
Minimum Qualifications:
Strong interest in urban transportation planning is required. Applicant must be proficient using Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel on a PC computer. Preference will be given to applicants with (or pursuing) an advanced degree in urban planning, transportation, or public policy and with related work experience.
Skills and Abilities:
Applicant must be detail-oriented and able to work independently on a wide range of tasks, from planning and policy work to grants management to project monitoring and oversight to public outreach. Other desirable skills and abilities include: standard transportation planning principles, methods, and processes; familiarity with construction delivery methods and processes; basic research methods; strong written and oral skills; and ability to prepare and present written reports and recommendations.
Training and Experience:
Prospective interns should have completed at least one semester in a relevant graduate level discipline (e.g. transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering, public policy). Preference will be given to applicants with related work experience in transportation planning, policy, grants management, and/or construction management.
At this time (8/02/2010) the position for our fall Modeling internship
has been closed. We will open up internships again in the winter, please check
our website periodically for further updates.
Key Details:
Employee Type:
Intern/Temporary Employee
Reports to:
Deputy Director for Technology Services
Availability:
Interns should be available to work at least 16 hours per week during regular business hours, for at least a 12 week period of time. (Full time is also possible).
Minimum Qualifications:
Strong interest in travel forecasting and urban transportation planning is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Proficiency with ArcGIS, database management, statistical analysis and/or web page design is desired.
Skills and Abilities:
Standard transportation planning principles, methods and processes; basic research methods, survey design, and database management techniques; ability to interpret data using appropriate planning methods and statistical techniques; familiarity with land use planning methods; strong written and oral skills; ability to prepare and present written reports and recommendations.
Special skills for each group vary. Familiarity with travel demand modeling or GIS, project funding, or civil engineering are preferred for the Technology, Programming or Capital Projects groups respectively.
Training and Experience:
Prospective graduate interns should have completed at least one semester in a relevant graduate level discipline (e.g. transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering).
We will be opening up internships for Finance &
Administration in the winter, please check our website periodically for further
updates.
Key Details:
Employee Type:
Intern/Temporary Employee
Reports to:
Finance & Administration: Deputy Director for Finance & Administration, with supervision by the Office Manager, Finance & Administration.
Availability:
Interns should be available to work at least 25 hours per week during regular business hours, for at least a 12 week period of time. (Full time is also possible).
Minimum Qualifications:
Strong interest in Public Agency Finance and Administration is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required. Proficiency with database management, statistical analysis and/or web page design is desired.
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Self-motivated. Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in interacting with members of the general public, Authority Board members, other government officials, and professional and technical colleagues and staff.
Training and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field, or work towards bachelor's degree in relevant field with at least two years of salient experience is required.
Compensation Range:
$16 - $20 /Hour, D.O.E.
Interested persons should send a cover letter and resume via email to or via fax to 415.522.4829.
Please indicate which section you are applying for an internship with (ie: Policy & Programming.) We look forward to hearing from you!
Sorry, but we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for internship positions.
