What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant MPO - Part Time position at CITY OF WACO, TEXAS?
Research Assistant MPO - Part Time
Part Time
Administrative Analysis and Research
Minimum Starting Salary: $19.0000 hourly.
This position is grant-funded.
The City of Waco Seeks:
The Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization expects to hire up to two research assistants/interns to assist with updating its planning documents such as Active Transportation Plan, and Comprehensive Safety Action Plan; development of Smart Corridor Network Plan; implementation of tactical urbanism-based safety demonstration projects; and strengthening data analysis efforts to support planning activities by developing and integrating data dashboards, GIS layers and story maps. The duration of the internship/research assistantship is expected to be 12-16 weeks but can be extended if needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, civil engineering, geography, landscape architecture, data science, or a related field.
- Enrollment in a graduate program at a higher education institution pursuing a degree or certification within a related field of study of the department. ( Students must provide proof of enrollment by submitting a transcript.)
- A 3.0 (out of a 4-point scale) overall GPA
- Driver's License
Under basic supervision, the Research Assistant will support the department by providing a variety of duties in all areas of the department.
Essential Functions
- Performs various data analysis duties, including both qualitative and quantitative data gathering, tabulation, classification, analyses, and visual representation.
- Review local, regional, state, and federal policies and planning documents to offer analytical reports and recommendations for improvement.
- Assists with meeting agendas, attend meetings, and make presentations on assigned topics.
- Conducts research to find needed information per department needs.
- Creates GIS and other relevant data layers.
- Assist in preparing information and research materials and create and maintain PowerPoint presentations.
- Manages databases and input information, data, and records.
- Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and matters internal to Waco MPO and the City of Waco.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
City of Waco
Waco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.
Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.
The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.
Governance and Organization
Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.
The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.
The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.
The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.
With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
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