District 5 Design Section Intern

Job Description

About Company:
The organization offering the internship is the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC).
Its mission is to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.
KYTC achieves these goals through a value system that prioritizes:
• Safety first
• Diversity and inclusion
• The Golden Rule
• Delivering results
• Acknowledging the contribution and efforts of each member and partner

Job Description (District 5 Design Section Internship):
This internship within the District 5 Design Section involves assisting land surveyors and technicians in collecting field data for various types of surveys including construction, boundary, and topographic surveys.

Responsibilities include:
• Setting up and operating survey equipment such such as GPS and collection software.
• Maintaining tools and supplies.
• Clearing lines of sight.
• Marking measurements.
• Recording data.
• Assisting in developing proposals and reports.

What You’ll Need to Succeed (Key Competencies and Expectations):
• Be dependable: Comply with a designated work schedule and meet assigned deadlines. Communicate proactively with your supervisor regarding schedule adjustments, inability to follow the schedule, or need for support to meet deadlines.
• Take initiative: Seek opportunities to go above and beyond, demonstrating self-motivation and problem-solving skills to your supervisor.
• Take advantage of learning opportunities: Actively seek to learn about the state agency and state government. Request feedback on job performance to show receptiveness and a desire for growth. Ask questions when unsure about tasks or when additional support/guidance is needed.