Accessible Transportation Intern Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/trimet/jobs/newprint/4807192) Apply  Accessible Transportation Intern Salary See Position Description Location 710 NE Holladay Street, OR Job Type Non-Union Temporary Job Number 25-00027 Department Transportation (Non Union) Opening Date 02/07/2025 Closing Date 2/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Join TriMet’s LIFT Paratransit team as a Summer 2025 Intern! As an Intern, you will work on developing a rollout plan and supporting the implementation of a mobile wayfinding technology solution aimed at enhancing accessibility for all public transportation users, particularly individuals with disabilities, seniors, and those with limited and no vision. Wayfinding technology involves tools that aid riders with mobility or visual impairments in navigating around the built environment. Examples include graded tiling at Max stops, or audio cues at crosswalks. Activities will include research and analysis on current wayfinding tools and how other agencies have used them. You'll collaborate on proposing, testing and launching a technology solution to wayfinding needs. You will also document your findings, make recommendations, and provide project progress in a final report. As an Intern, you will play an essential role in ultimately launching a wayfinding application to provide riders real-time updates and support as they utilize TriMet fixed route bus and MAX system. Join us as we work to bridge usability gaps and make our system more accessible! TriMet's Internships are excellent opportunities to build skills, gain experience, develop connections with industry professionals and develop work samples for a portfolio. Relevant experience is useful, but most important is a willingness and excitement to learn. This Internship isperformed in-person. Applicants must be available to work in-person in thePortland Metro region of Oregon. This posting willclose February 28th, 2025 at 5pm PST or when a candidate is selected. Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required. Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings. Essential Functions + Create and update Excel spreadsheets content for analytical analysis of customer and market data. + Write, edit, and research trending and best practices as it pertains to the Paratransit industry and other agencies. + Provide administrative support for ongoing projects including on-time performance, safety performance, and customer service performance. + Work closely with project stakeholders to ensure tasks and deliverables are completed on time. Position Requirements Must be a current or incoming Junior or Senior in a relevant discipline such as Public Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Transportation/Urban Planning, Technical Writing, or a related discipline. Grads who have completed their degrees in the past 12-month period will also be considered. Strong MS office skills; specifically, outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. We’re looking for candidates with a passion for public transit or service, and improving mobility for our riders in the Portland metro! Selection Criteria Type of Position / Grade / FLSA Non-Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time (40 hours/week), Temporary. Internships will run May/June through August/September. Wage Interns will be paid $21/hour Selection Process Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of: 1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume) 2. Panel Interview Supplemental Information Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each. If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission. If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation. TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. ADA Statement As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work. If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.