About MassDOT: An agency on the move, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealth\xe2\x80\x99s residents and communities. Powered by a growing data-analytics discipline \xe2\x80\x93 and working in conjunction with municipalities, public agencies and the private sector \xe2\x80\x93 we\xe2\x80\x99re finding new ways to improve the Bay State\xe2\x80\x99s transportation infrastructure. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. MassDOT\xe2\x80\x99s divisions include: Highway, Aeronautics, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Rail & Transit, and Planning & Enterprise Services. There are approximately 3,600 employees across the organization. MassDOT\xe2\x80\x99s goal is to provide employees with greater flexibility in when and where they work while continuing to execute MassDOT\xe2\x80\x99s Safety and Customer Service Mission. Furthermore, MassDOT will be doing our part to lead by example in reducing congestion and greenhouse gas emissions by minimizing overall workplace commuting travel during peak hours through telework and schedule flexibility. This position has a high degree of remote flexibility once established in the role. The selected candidate will be expected to follow a hybrid work model that consists of both in-office and work from home days, as needed. Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of Data and Policy, the Co-Op will be responsible for supporting a wide variety of projects related to transportation equity and the maintenance of transportation datasets and analytic methods. These projects will include regular maintenance of the MassDOT Mobility Dashboard, a public-facing resource that reports on transportation trends and travel behaviors; the development of the MassDOT Data Catalog to help internal and external stakeholders locate and access transportation datasets; and exploring methodologies and strategies to center and prioritize people and social outcomes in our planning work. The responsibilities in this position are extremely varied, with many different topics and types of tasks depending on experience and interest. A successful applicant needs to be able to manage multiple projects with concurrent timelines and be very detail-oriented, independent, proactive, and organized. Potential Job Responsibilities:

• Gain familiarity with transportation datasets, planning and analysis tools, and platforms.
• Maintain and extend both internal and public-facing data sharing platforms, including the MassDOT Mobility Dashboard.
• Assist with the development and implementation of new data tools and products.
• Manage, organize, and maintain \xe2\x80\x98transportation equity\xe2\x80\x99 data and analysis.
• Develop and author methodologies that address equity and social outcomes/impacts associated with transportation planning and implementation.
• Collaborate with people and stakeholders in other MassDOT divisions regarding data management, governance, and inventories.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Strong communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, with multiple competing priorities/projects.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a small and collaborative team environment.
• Solution-oriented attitude, with excellent time management and organizational skills; strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ArcGIS mapping software or other geospatial management and analysis programs.
• Experience with data visualization and web development software including but not limited to Tableau and PowerBI.
• Experience with web development platforms and coding applications such as python, JavaScript, Java, or R.
• Experience in communications and/or graphic design a plus.
• Experience and interest in transit or transportation a plus.

Takeaways: By the end of the co-op, the Co-Op will have been exposed to a broad variety of departments throughout the MBTA and MassDOT, as well as external organizations such as MPOs and community groups. They will have gained experience managing multiple concurrent projects, developing materials to support statewide transportation planning; collecting, editing, maintaining, and visualizing spatial data; communication with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders; and interacting with personnel at many levels of government. They will have had the opportunity to contribute to and share the development of plans which affect the entirety of the MassDOT and the MBTA. In addition, depending on the person\xe2\x80\x99s interests and skills, MassDOT staff in the organization will assist in matching the student with appropriate side projects and mentors.


Qualifications


This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants who apply within the first 14 days. Applicants must be enrolled in a full time degree program for Fall 2023. All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

• For questions regarding the job posting, email alaina.seitz@dot.state.ma.us.

• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.

• For a disability\xe2\x80\x90related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call ADA Coordinator, Heather Ulesoo \xe2\x80\x93 (617) 851-9447.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.



Official Title : Contracted Student Interns
Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza
Job : Planning
Agency : Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Schedule : Full-time
Shift : Day
Job Posting : Mar 28, 2023, 12:25:05 PM
Number of Openings : 1
Salary : 20.00 - 25.00 Hourly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Derrick Mann(857-368-8541)/Heather Ulesoo - 6178519447
Bargaining Unit : Non
Confidential : No
Hybrid Work Eligible : Yes