Summer Roadside Management Intern - Hannibal

Job Description:

Summer Roadside Management Intern - Hannibal

Description

This position will be filled at a salary no higher than the posted maximum salary.

Job Location: Hannibal

Why you’ll love this position:

The roadside management intern performs varied and complex activities in regards to developing, implementing, and monitoring statewide roadside management programs, policies, and practices. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

What you’ll do:

• Prepares recommendations to the Design Division on roadside plans and develops specifications for seeding, fertilizing, mulching, erosion, and maintenance by contract bid or departmental personnel.
• Monitors the administration of roadside parks and historical monuments throughout the state, including contracts, agreements, conditions, and periodic evaluations.
• Develops training programs for district personnel in roadside management procedures.
• Administers statewide vegetation management programs, including mowing, brush control, noxious weeds, and herbicide programs.
• Develops and administers the incarcerated personnel work release program and policy.
• Analyzes soil test reports and investigates soil conditions to determine proper cover for highway right of way.
• Plans and administers the highway gardens and Missouri State Fair annual display.
• Manages the Adopt-a-Highway and Sponsor-a-Highway programs.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program; for engineering candidates, program must be ABET-accredited.
• Must possess, and maintain, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.

Special Working Conditions:

• None

Preferred Qualifications

• None

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

If you have questions about this position please contact: nehr@modot.mo.gov

Salary:

$18.94-21.46 per Hour