Intern - Traffic

POSITION TITLE:  Intern - Traffic   (Hourly)
REQUISITION #:  req8546
DEPARTMENT:  Traffic
LOCATION:  TRAFFIC OPERATIONS FAC
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:  Part-Time Hourly
FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt
HOURLY RATE:   $16.00 - 20.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS:  Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 8/5/2026. The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

Post-Offer Requirements
- Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
- Motor vehicle report

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

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SUMMARY:  Under the direction of City Traffic and Operations engineers and/or staff, conducts field studies, completes data collection and research, and performs analysis and evaluation to determine traffic volume, turning movements, speed, travel times, effectiveness of signal and other factors influencing traffic conditions. This includes data review and summarization, technical support and other activities related to the work in the Traffic Operations Department.  
Work hours are flexible based on school schedule, with typical work hours being 10-15 hours per week during the semester, and full-time during the summer. Maximum of 1560 hours annually   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
-Completes data collection including intersection turning movement counts, daily traffic volumes, video data etc. to evaluate the operation and effectiveness of the transportation system for all modes of travel. 
-Reviews and compiles collected data as needed for various studies.  For example, this includes review, compilation and summarization of video data for pedestrian studies. 
-Evaluates intersection sight distance, sight triangles for tree planting, fence installations, signs and landscaping.
-Participates as a team member on various traffic-related projects and assists with special projects as assigned.  
-May provide support efforts for signing, pavement markings and traffic control.
-May create maps in GIS as needed.
-Enters crash data into the database
-May compile crash reports
-May assist with temporary traffic control permits and inspections
-Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.