College Aide

New York City Department of Transportation
$17.00 - $21.40
United States, New York, Manhattan
Mar 22, 2025
The New York City Department of Transportation, Roadway Repair and Maintenance Division, Technical Services, Innovation & Quality Assurance Unit is seeking to recruit a Summer Intern for this summer to assist in our work and will provide them with a unique learning experience. Under continuing guidance and supervision, the student will be trained in and assist in the performance of professional work in one or more fields of Roadway Repair & Maintenance and all related work. In street ponding alleviation assignments, the Intern under supervision will be trained in and perform the following tasks: assist in conducting topographical surveys of roadway infrastructure to determine the existing condition; assist in the design of solutions for reconstructing existing infrastructure; assist in the supervision and guidance of the reconstruction of said roadway infrastructure; assist with the upkeep and maintenance of the street ponding data base. In asphalt production quality assurance assignments, the Intern under supervision will be trained in and perform the following tasks: assist in the analysis of materials, reports and field procedures used to assure the quality and integrity of the asphalt used for roadway construction; assist in the research and development of asphalt technologies. To apply: All resumes are to be submitted electronically. No phone calls or personal inquiries permitted. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #707200. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot. Location: 55 Water St., New York, NY 10041 COLLEGE AIDE (ALL CITY DEPTS) - 10209 Minimum Qualifications For Assignment Level I: Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school. For Assignment Level II (Information Technology): Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow): Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications. SPECIAL NOTE Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods. Preferred Skills Enrolled in a college program in a relevant field (e.g., Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, Construction Estimation, Construction Sustainability, Materials Science). Strong attention to detail and commitment to following established protocols. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to maintain an orderly electronic filing system for work performed. Effective communication skills to interact professionally with colleagues. Eagerness to learn and contribute to the flexibility to handle various tasks and respond to unexpected situations. Willing to work both the office and the field, meaning we travel anywhere within all five boroughs to project sites. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.