Traffic Operations Intern Management Analyst Intern

Job Description

City of Virginia Beach Internship Program

The City of Virginia Beach’s Internship Program offers students a chance to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting. Internships are available in various departments, including Engineering, Information Technology, Library, Human Resources, Business, Communications & Media Relations, and Finance.

Eligibility:

• Currently enrolled student in an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s degree or PhD program
• Good academic standing as determined by the school, college, or university

Typical Internship Responsibilities:

• Working on projects
• Assisting with day-to-day operations
• Attending meetings
• Site visits
• Meeting with stakeholders

Current Internship Opportunities:

# Traffic Operations Internship

Department: City of Virginia Beach Department of Public Works

Description: This internship program is designed to recruit diverse college students majoring in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. It offers viable full-time work experiences during the fall, connecting textbook knowledge with real-world applications.

Required Education: Currently enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering, engineering technology, architecture, or construction management program.

Application Deadline: Open until filled, applications reviewed weekly from 8/8/24

Required Attachments: Resume, cover letter, and transcripts.

Duties May Include:

• Performing basic engineering analysis and field investigations
• Collecting traffic counts using automated counters & tube counters
• Assisting with inspection and inventory for City infrastructure assets, including signs & signals
• Updating and maintaining database records
• Uploading traffic count data into the traffic database system

# Management Analyst Internship

Department: City of Virginia Beach Office of Performance & Accountability

Description: The Management Analyst will work onsite and have the opportunity to meet with the City Manager and Deputy City Manager.

Required Education: Pursuing a Masters in Public Administration

Application Deadline: August 2nd 2024

Required Attachments: Resume & Cover Letter

Duties Include:

• Attending departmental and city-wide meetings with OPA staff
• Shadowing OPA staff for mentorship
• Assisting OPA analysts with the development, analysis, and use of performance measures
• Collecting, preparing, analyzing, synthesizing, reconciling, and translating performance measures, benchmarking, and related data into strategic recommendations and action plans
• Performing in-depth research and analysis, including reviewing available datasets
• Developing data visualizations using Microsoft products, such as Excel and Microsoft BI
• Assisting with analysis of survey data
• Assisting with special projects, such as research, data collection, and drafting documents
• Performing a variety of professional and technical duties in support of the City’s performance management, strategic planning, and process/continuous improvement efforts

Expected Start Date: August 29th 2024