CO-OP/INTERN 4

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CO-OP/INTERN 4

Salary

$35,776.00 - $52,208.00 Annually

Location

Ohio 45202, OH

Job Type

Temporary or Seasonal Worker Unclassified

Job Number

24-00421

Department

Transportation & Engineering

Opening Date

10/22/2024

Closing Date

11/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Statement of Duties

The Transportation Design Co-Op in the Department of Transportation and Engineering, Division of Engineering, performs many duties that provide design services for the City's road and bike infrastructure. The Transportation Design section also provides design services for the resurfacing of streets, the design of new subdivision streets, the design of new bike trails and other construction projects, and works with larger teams of professionals, both city and private sector architects, engineers, planners and government officials. These duties are performed with the oversight and guidance of the Supervising Engineer. The Engineer is required to handle these job duties in an effective, efficient and professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

The Transportation Design Co-op is required to perform the following job duties under the direct oversight and guidance of the Supervisory Engineer:

Assist engineers in roadway design calculations as assigned.

Field investigations of pavement and street damage.

Operate and understand PC computer hardware and related software: Microsoft Office programs; use a digital camera; take photos.

Willingness to learn the City of Cincinnati and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) roadway design standards.

Attend project meetings with clients, community members, design team members and other professionals (3CDC, DCI, Neighborhood Community Organizations as well as internal City agencies: Finance, Water Works, City Manager’s Office, etc.).

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials, design team members, community representatives and the general public.

Required Education and Experience

Applicant must be working towards a degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in engineering or a closely related field.

In order to qualify for the Intern/Co-op/Extern Program, a student must:

Be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a non-citizen with proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Individuals under eighteen will require a work permit

Be enrolled in an accredited institution

Submit a City job application for employment

Working and Physical Conditions

Predominately indoor office environment; exposure to computer screens; some outdoor work required. Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; light lifting and carrying; general manual dexterity required.

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner

Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")

Step-child

Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

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