What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yearlong Disruption Management Intern position at Chicago Transit Authority?
Description
Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development, and mentorship. Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to perform in today's technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority.
Our internships are project-based; therefore, the skills that we seek vary based on the needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to apply, but please see education experience / requirements for specifics about what disciplines each internship project is seeking.
Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year and full-time (40 hours a week) during the summer.
In this role within the Scheduling and Service Planning department's AVAS unit, interns will :
- Develop route geometry and stop data for special event reroutes as a part of the CTA Disruption Management program.
- Improve the disruption management process by refining stop locations in the Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) database.
- Conduct quality assurance to maintain the optimal condition of the AVL database.
Primary work location for this role : CTA Headquarters (567 W. Lake Street, Chicago Illinois 60661)
Qualifications
Educational Experience / Requirements :
Physical Requirements :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Additional Details Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.
Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.
CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
Primary Location
USA-Illinois-Chicago
Internship
Job Posting
Feb 6, 2025, 6 : 07 : 14 PM Position Type : Part-time Temporary (PTT)
