Job Description

Position Summary

Trail Plan: Researching peer plans, drafting certain sections, assessing existing conditions, and potentially mapping.
Perform a feasibility assessment for one or more trail segments similar to the Hagys Mill Sidepath work.
Working on making edits and changes to the High-Quality Bike Network.
Center City Parking Survey: Surveying parking lots and garages in Center City. Analyzing the data received from surveying the parking lots and garages.
Attending transportation meetings and taking notes.

Essential Functions

Data collection and analysis, note-taking, GIS mapping, research, writing, and InDesign.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Transportation planning, data collection and analysis, note-taking, GIS mapping, research, writing, and InDesign.

Qualifications

The minimum qualification is pursuing an undergraduate degree in City Planning, Public Policy, or Urban Studies. Some college level or professional experience in transportation planning, data collection and analysis, note-taking, GIS mapping, research, writing, and InDesign.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Hourly Rate: $16.35

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• Transportation : City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

_ *The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire_

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

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