Traffic Intern NW District Office - St. Joseph

$50,315 - $50,315/Yr

State of Missouri - Saint Joseph, MO

Full-time - Intern

Saint Joseph, MO

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Traffic Intern position at the NW District Office in St. Joseph, Missouri, involves reviewing and approving work related to roadway access, traffic handling, and excavation on department right of way. The intern will perform inspections to ensure compliance with specifications set forth in permits, all under moderate supervision. This role is ideal for students pursuing a relevant degree, providing practical experience in traffic management and project compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and issues permits to utility companies, contractors, developers, governmental entities, or individuals for work on department right of way with designated project specifications and requirements.
• Meets with contractors, developers, governmental entities, individuals, and utility companies to explain procedures and department policies on granting permits.
• Reviews and approves proposed plans for construction on department right of way for feasibility with regard to drainage, sight distance, landscaping, curbing, traffic flow, and related requirements; makes recommendations for modification; may coordinate permit work with other district departments.
• Reviews work zone requests and approves or restricts work zone activity based on the impact to traffic and the community.
• Conducts field inspections of projects and work zones, and performs measurements of traffic control devices to ensure compliance with departmental standards.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's or post-bachelor's degree program; for engineering candidates, program must be ABET-accredited.
• Must possess, and maintain, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.

Benefits

• Defined pension plan
• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time
• Eligibility for health insurance coverage