[geogu-l] Student Internship Opportunity at the City of Bellevue Transportation Department (fwd)

[RICHARD ROTH]

Internship Opportunity at the City of Bellevue Transportation Department

The City of Bellevue Transportation Department is seeking an intern to assist with projects and programs in the Planning Division. The Intern will support the Pedestrian and Bicycle System Planning. Additionally, assignments in other areas of Transportation Planning may be considered, as needs arise that match the skills and interests of the Interns.

Pedestrian and Bicycle System Planning.  Potential work program items include: 
•	Complete the inventory of bicycle facilities and update Bellevue’s GIS coverage
•	Document pedestrian and bicycle level of service based on specific measured criteria and map the level of service
•	Conduct field checks to document needed improvements to the existing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure
•	Provide support for an update of the Bellevue Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation Plan, including a new ADA Implementation Plan component
•	Update and maintain the “Pedestrian and Bicycle” web site
•	Update the Bike Bellevue map.

Desired Skills and Qualifications
•	Full-time enrollment at a local university in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Civil Engineering or a related field.
•	General understanding of the concepts and techniques of commute trip reduction and transportation demand management
•	Familiarity with issues relating to ADA accommodation
•	Familiarity with factors that influence the attractiveness of walking and bicycling and the features that affect the level of service for pedestrians and bicyclists
•	Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and ArcView GIS
•	Ability to do field work required to inventory and document the pedestrian and bicycle system
•	Safe driving record and valid current Washington State driver's license. 
Availability
July 2006 through graduation.  Bellevue prefers a student who will work full-time during the summer and school breaks, and part time--up to 20 hours per week--when school is in session.

Compensation
Pay is on an hourly basis; the scale ranges from $11.71 to $16.15 per hour.  Actual rate will depend on skills and experience of candidate. There are no fringe benefits (paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, or health insurance) offered with Intern positions.

How to Apply
See Transportation Planning Intern posting on the “Temporary and Student Intern Jobs” section of the City of Bellevue website, http://www.cityofbellevue.org/page.asp?view=1038 . The first screening of applications will be on July 5, 2006; applications received after that date may be considered if the first round selection process fails to identify suitable candidates.

For additional information, contact:
Franz Loewenherz, Senior Planner, floewenherz at ci.bellevue.wa.us, 425-452-4077.


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