Transportation/civil Engineer Resource Assistant - Phoenix, United States - Conservation Legacy

Conservation Legacy

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

_Tonto National Forest - Supervisors Office_

Length:
Term of positions is _52 _weeks; full-time 40 hrs/wk

Location:

2324 E. McDowell Rd. Phoenix, AZ

Compensation:
18.75/hour, plus $1,000 housing allowance (paid $250.00/week)

Start Date:
7/8/2024

Application Due Date:
Position Title

Transportation/Civil Engineer_ _Resource Assistant

Position Details

Stewards Individual Placement Program (Stewards) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources.

Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health.

Stewards in partnership with the Tonto National Forest are seeking an intern who will survey and inspect National Forest System roads and road features and assist with transportation engineering construction projects to promote public health and safety, improve the Tonto National Forest transportation system, mitigate potential risks of erosion and flooding to at risk ecosystems, and reduce sedimentation in drainage systems, other ground surfaces, and bodies of water.

The position will support the Tonto's Civil Engineering Program by assisting with major highway and facilities projects.

Major duties include reviewing engineering design plans, evaluating environmental clearance documents, performing project inspections, collecting field survey data, conducting inventories, and developing engineering reports.

The intern will work with the Arizona Department of Transportation Liaison and the Facilities Engineer at the Supervisor's office in Phoenix, AZ.

This position is both field going and includes office work.

Position Responsibilities will include:

Road Condition Surveys
Performs field condition surveys of National Forest System roads to support the health, safety, and effective performance of the Tonto National Forest transportation system.
Follows established Forest Service survey and data collection protocols.
Trainings for activity:

b) Introduction to Forest Service road standards

Road Sign Surveys
Conducts sign condition surveys along National Forest System roads that have been prioritized for sign replacement.
Follows established Forest Service survey and data collection protocols.
Trainings for activity:

b) Introduction to Forest Service road sign standards

Transportation Project Monitoring
Assists with transportation project site visits and inspections.
Gathers data used to monitor progress of contractors or field crews in achieving contract requirements and complying with project specifications.
Follows established Forest Service inspection and data collection protocols.
Trainings for activity:

a) Introduction to Forest Service Engineering construction projects

b) Introduction to Forest Service public works inspection and contracting

Data Management
Performs data entry into the engineering system of record or other applicable databases, and corrects or updates any errors.
Trainings for activity:

a) GIS/ArcMAP

Minimum Requirements:

Certificate or degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field that equips applicants with the knowledge of basic methods, techniques, and procedures to conduct engineering analyses, surveys, and inspections.
Ability to evaluate roads and road features for potential safety and performance deficiencies.
Ability to follow established survey and data collection protocols and maintain accurate records with mínimal data entry errors.
Strong organization and communication skills ability to work independently and with others to accomplish project objectives within established timeframes. Communicates progress and concerns to supervisor and is able to provide effective written and oral information exchange.
Follows all Forest Service safety requirements including checkin and checkout procedures during fieldwork. Comfortable working in Arizona summer heat.
Possesses a good driving record and the ability to drive a fourwheel drive on difficult roads.
Ability to get along well with others.
Enthusiasm for working in the outdoors and sharing with others.
Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by Conservation Legacy (over 21 years old or drivers license for at least three years).
Must be 18 years or older.
Must have High School Diploma or GED
Must have or be able to obtain a postsecondary degree by end of service (Associate's or higher)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with GIS software accessing data, creating layers, importing/exporting data, conducting geospatial analyses, and producing maps.
Technical proficiencies in data collection methods, including using digital tablets or other electronic devices.

Benefits:

- $1,000.00/month living allowance. (pre-tax, paid out $250/weekly)
- $50/monthly commuting allowance. (pre-tax)
- $4,750.