Transit Intern
County of Sonoma (CA), Santa Rosa, CA, United States
Are you a current college student interested in transit or city and regional planning?
Gain experience as a Transit Intern at Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI)! This paid internship provides an undergraduate student with excellent hands‑on experience directly related to their field of study. To qualify, you must be enrolled in a full‑time or part‑time academic or vocational curriculum at an accredited college or university. The internship offers flexibility, with an expected schedule of 15–30 hours per week.
The Sonoma County Transit division manages fixed route and paratransit transportation services that carry over 850,000 riders each year. The Transit Intern will learn about a wide range of transit‑related topics and tasks.
Responsibilities
Updating bus stop inventory in a database
Assisting with implementation and quality control for new AVL/Automatic Passenger Counting System
Analyzing transit ridership data
Performing Farebox and Clipper data analysis
Assisting with public outreach and marketing assistance
Conducting field work and driving as needed (bus stop inspections, notice posting, etc.)
Qualifications
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work well in a small team and manage varying workloads and priorities
Some experience with analyzing field data, monitoring conditions, and creating summary reports
Experience conducting public outreach and/or marketing
Completed coursework in City or Regional Planning or a related field
Education & Experience
Current enrollment in a full‑time or part‑time academic or vocational curriculum at an accredited college or university
No experience required
Valid driver's license at the appropriate level, including necessary endorsements (California Driver’s License required)
Proof of Student Status
Course registration material
Certificate of Postgraduate Program requirements
Internship registration
Transcript
Employment and Benefits
Interns are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. They do not receive most employee benefits such as long‑term disability insurance coverage, accrued vacation and sick leave, participation in the County retirement program, or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Paid interns may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage under certain conditions. Interns may not work in excess of 1,560 hours in a twelve‑month period.
Additional Information
A background investigation is required prior to employment. Successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on duties and responsibilities. If you receive a conditional job offer, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted online at yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax, email, or through the mail. Applications must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. The County of Sonoma values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
HR Analyst: JT
HR Technician: NM
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Gain experience as a Transit Intern at Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI)! This paid internship provides an undergraduate student with excellent hands‑on experience directly related to their field of study. To qualify, you must be enrolled in a full‑time or part‑time academic or vocational curriculum at an accredited college or university. The internship offers flexibility, with an expected schedule of 15–30 hours per week.
The Sonoma County Transit division manages fixed route and paratransit transportation services that carry over 850,000 riders each year. The Transit Intern will learn about a wide range of transit‑related topics and tasks.
Responsibilities
Updating bus stop inventory in a database
Assisting with implementation and quality control for new AVL/Automatic Passenger Counting System
Analyzing transit ridership data
Performing Farebox and Clipper data analysis
Assisting with public outreach and marketing assistance
Conducting field work and driving as needed (bus stop inspections, notice posting, etc.)
Qualifications
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work well in a small team and manage varying workloads and priorities
Some experience with analyzing field data, monitoring conditions, and creating summary reports
Experience conducting public outreach and/or marketing
Completed coursework in City or Regional Planning or a related field
Education & Experience
Current enrollment in a full‑time or part‑time academic or vocational curriculum at an accredited college or university
No experience required
Valid driver's license at the appropriate level, including necessary endorsements (California Driver’s License required)
Proof of Student Status
Course registration material
Certificate of Postgraduate Program requirements
Internship registration
Transcript
Employment and Benefits
Interns are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. They do not receive most employee benefits such as long‑term disability insurance coverage, accrued vacation and sick leave, participation in the County retirement program, or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Paid interns may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage under certain conditions. Interns may not work in excess of 1,560 hours in a twelve‑month period.
Additional Information
A background investigation is required prior to employment. Successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on duties and responsibilities. If you receive a conditional job offer, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted online at yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax, email, or through the mail. Applications must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. The County of Sonoma values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
HR Analyst: JT
HR Technician: NM
#J-18808-Ljbffr