at Village of Schaumburg in Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Job Description
VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG
Human Resources Department
101 Schaumburg Court,Schaumburg, IL 60193
The Village of Schaumburg is a thriving community of 78,723 residents located 11 miles west of O'Hare International Airport and approximately 26 miles northwest of Chicago. Not only is Schaumburg the twelfth-largest community in the State of Illinois, but it is also home to the second-largest concentration of retail, office, and commercial activity.Notable village distinctions include being rated as an excellent or good place to live by 95% of respondents in the National Community Survey;having multiple highly-awarded and accredited departments; and being recognized as a Better Business Town by The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and NorthernIllinois.
The village employs approximately 600 employees in 12 departments, including police, fire, engineering and public works, communications, community development, cultural services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be.
NOW ACCEPTINGAPPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Intern - Transportation & Bicycle Safety (Transportation) summer
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted as applications are received. This position will remain open until filled.
PAY RATE: $28.81 per hour based on a 35-hour workweek.
Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position 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. 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. Applicants will need to effectively and clearly communicate to a full range of people, be capable of prioritizing multiple projects, organize time and resources effectively, have a willingness to learn, and be able to shift gears comfortably.
JOB DUTIES:
1. Manages the research and implementation of studies as directed by department staff.
2. Assists with traffic-related activities that may include but are not limited to performing traffic counts, monitoring traffic signals, and conducting traffic studies.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Researches, produces, and performs public presentations to village committees, civic groups, and the public.
8. Supports department staff with various other functions.
9. Extensive interaction with a wide range of diverse persons representative of all demographic groups within the village. Treating all persons within their scope of authority in a civil manner and taking necessary action to ensure the protection of their civil rights.
10. Performs other duties as... For full info follow application link.
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