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Transit Operations Intern

Colorado Department of Transportation
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This is a paid internship position that will exist for 12 months or less, starting in January/February 2021. We will accept applications from Colorado residents and non-residents. This position does not receive benefits.

Applications will be reviewed on a periodic basis and this announcement may be closed early if we find suitable intern candidates. It's in your best interest to apply as early as possible. 

During the pandemic much of the work may be done remotely, but you may also be asked to come into the office periodically.

About CDOT 
Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you’ll have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people does contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future!
 
CDOT for All
CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.
 
State employees make Colorado an amazing place to learn, work, and play. We want every day to feel like an opportunity. We want to be surrounded by innovation, vibrant optimism, and creativity. Most of all we want to feel like we’re doing what we’re meant to be doing. It’s our nature. Working for Colorado means being surrounded by people who share your vision. It’s where making a difference meets a pioneering spirit. Reach your peak state and together let’s share everything we love about Colorado. To learn about the State’s Employee Value Proposition visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/evp
 
Life at CDOT during COVID-19
At CDOT, we have taken several measures to protect employee safety and health, while ensuring continuity of operations. Employees with the ability to perform their job duties from home are encouraged to do so. For those employees who are working on-site, facial coverings in public spaces and social distancing when possible are required. We will provide employees with masks, as needed. We have implemented frequent deep cleaning and disinfecting procedures in our buildings and equipment. You can expect your interview to be done remotely and visitors to any CDOT building are required to pre-screen. You can rest assured that we are committed to doing our part to keep employees connected, healthy, safe, and productive during these challenging times.
 
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Description of Job

The Division of Transit & Rail (DTR) is seeking a motivated, responsible college student or recent graduate who is pursuing a career in business, public administration, transportation/transit planning, finance, data analytics or a closely related area. This part-time collegiate internship aims to provide meaningful experience in transit operations to a student with proven academic performance and a strong desire to learn and contribute.
 
This internship opportunity is located in the Bus Operations Unit in the Division of Transit and Rail at CDOT. The Division of Transit and Rail is responsible for the planning, developing, operating, and integrating transit and rail into the statewide transportation system. The Bus Operations Unit is responsible for the operations management of the CDOT bus fleet, which includes the Bustang and Snowstang. 

Major duties and responsibilities:
The internship will serve an important role in helping coordinate transit operations. Key duties can include:
  • General Planning Support: Process and manipulate quantitative information in spreadsheets and/or spreadsheet graphics (MS Excel). These skills may be applied but are not limited to the following areas: Bustang transit operations (speed/time-distance) calculations, land use analysis (Acres/sq.ft), ridership data and budget preparation/analysis. This work will be in support of Senate Bills 228, 267 & 1, Bustang Interregional Express bus network and Bustang Outrider Rural Regional bus network, transportation demand management work statewide, and the implementation of the Statewide Transit Plan.
  • Communications & Presentation: Prepare technical memoranda, memoranda to stakeholders and Transportation Commission, study reports, press releases, sections of requests for proposals, FAQ's, and PowerPoint presentations. Both technical and conversational writing skills are necessary.
  • Oral/Interpersonal Skills - The Intern will be expected to conduct him/herself in a professional manner to schedule time with other individuals, obtain information, and to verbally explain approaches to tasks above and interim results. This position will require interactions with many individuals beyond the position's immediate supervisor, both in the Division of Transit and Rail and in the Office of Innovative Mobility as a whole.
Work Environment:
  • Expected work schedule is between Monday through Friday
  • Ability to work in an active, collaborative, team-oriented environment is a must
  • Use a computer to accomplish everyday work duties
  • During COVID-19 pandemic, work will be remote, via a computer, so the student needs a reliable WiFi connection; CDOT will provide a laptop
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This experience must be specifically documented on your application. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application.
 
 Qualified candidates must be either:
  • Any college student enrolled in an accredited community college, college or university seeking an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. degree. 
OR
  • A recent college graduate. Recently graduated means the individual should have attended an accredited college or university and have graduated with an Associates, Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D. degree within the past three calendar years.
OR
  • A certified participant in the Colorado Refugee Services Program.
The Exceptional Candidate will be a current college student, either in a bachelor’s or graduate program in one of the following majors: Business Administration, Public Administration, Transportation/Transit Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Finance, Data Analytics or a closely related area AND demonstrate the following:
  • Strong interest in the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
  • Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
  • Knowledge and experience with transportation planning or transit operations;
  • Desire to learn and develop;
  • Exemplary communication and organizational skills;
  • Solid analytical and critical thinking skills;
  • Willingness to be flexible, independent, and creative;
  • Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel;
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, etc.)
  • Experience with Gmail and Google Applications;
  • The ability and interest to quickly learn other software systems.
A copy of your transcripts listing your name, the school name, courses by term, and term GPA or degree conferral and conferral date (if applicable) must be included in your documentation; unofficial copies are acceptable. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. 
 
Employment Screening
If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic”.
  
Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, LLC, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com. Info Cubic is located at 116 Inverness Drive East, Suite 206, Englewood, CO 80112, and can be reached at 877.360.4636.
  
The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes: social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report. 
Supplemental Information
Notifications: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
 
Applicant Checklist: Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado’s website.
  
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
1) A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the link in this announcement)
2) A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (must submit online as part of your application)
3) A copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing the name of your school, your name, coursework completed, and degree conferral if applicable, or your NACES accreditation report
4) Detailed, Chronological Resume (please attach to your online application or you may email it to DOT_CDOT_Recruiting@state.co.us)
5) A Cover Letter addressing  your interest in and qualifications for this job with CDOT (please attach to your online application or you may email it to DOT_CDOT_Recruiting@state.co.us) 
  
Only complete applications will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit transcripts by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. 
 
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, but may be used to supplement information to the application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being rejected.
  
Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.
  
Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement: 
If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion or reinstatement applicant.   
  
The Assessment Process: Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through comparative analysis of merit and fitness. Part or all of the assessment for this position will include a review of your application material. Applications will be reviewed by a Human Resource Specialist and/or Subject Matter Experts to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for the position. They may also use the application material to assess and rank applicants who meet the minimum requirements, to cut to a top group for additional assessment, or establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.
  
Be sure your application material specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Education and Experience Requirements, and Exceptional Applicant sections as listed above. Upload additional pages if necessary to fully explain your experience and accomplishments. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any of step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.
  
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
  
ADAAA Accommodation: CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Erin Hardin at erin.hardin@state.co.us or 303-757-9797.
 
CDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE.