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Job Title: Student Trainee (Community Planning)
Job Code: STCP3B
Notes: Please note: this position is for Graduate students (MA/Ph.D)
Organization: Planning and Policy Analysis Division
Experience Level: Student Employment
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Job Description
The Planning and Policy Analysis Division is currently seeking a graduate student in planning, public policy, urban studies, organization development or a related field to work part-time supporting project teams addressing critical national transportation issues. Examples of potential assignments include: helping to develop communications, outreach, stakeholder management, training and technical assistance guidance, tools, and programs to improve transportation planning and decision-making; coordinating, managing and documenting outreach events, such as expert roundtables, peer-to-peer exchanges; developing databases of planning information, training resources or policy guidelines; conducting research and writing newsletters on strategies and practices for improving transportation project delivery without compromising environmental protection; mapping and analyzing business processes to highlight areas for improvements in efficiency and effectiveness; and helping to conduct assessments of the effectiveness of transportation programs and organizations.
Qualification Requirements: Candidates for this Student Employment position must be a student who has been accepted for enrollment, or who is enrolled, as a degree seeking student in an accredited graduate or professional school, studying an appropriate field of study (i.e. urban/community planning, policy analysis, etc.). Student currently enrolled must be taking at least a half-time academic course load in the appropriate field of study. Looking for analytical, critical thinkers with excellent writing and speaking skills. Must be a self-starter, and also able to work on project teams. Transportation-related experience or coursework a plus. Potential for full-time work after graduation.
Date Posted/Revised: September 07, 2006
U.S. Citizenship Required
Contact Information for Servicing Personnel Management Specialist:
Elizabeth F Turner
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Human Resources Management Division, RTV-6C
55 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02142 - 1093
Fax Number: (617) 494-2942
Phone Number: (617) 494-2068
E-mail Address:
elizabeth.turner@volpe.dot.gov
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