POSITION:
The Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC) seeks to hire field technician for a 10-week period between May and August of 2023 (Specific timing depends on the availability of the candidate hired). This position is mainly field data collection. The Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC) is one of 11 regional planning commissions in Vermont. The Commission is charged with land use and transportation planning within Addison County, Vermont.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position’s main duties are field data collection and supporting computer work related to transportation infrastructure and clean water, focusing on the following projects/initiatives:
Field work to conduct municipal bridge and culvert inventories using GPS/GIS
Set-up & perform speed studies, traffic counts, and pedestrian counts at specified locations in Addison County
Post processing of inventory and count data
Additional projects may be assigned, as necessary
LOCATION:
Based in Middlebury, VT with field work throughout Addison County. Includes the municipalities of Middlebury, Vergennes, and Bristol as well as 18 other local municipalities.
DURATION:
May – Mid August 2023 depending on applicant availability.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Can work independently in an office environment and in the field.
Basic computer skills.
Strong technical and organizational skills.
Knowledge of traffic engineering, planning concepts, GIS, or field data collection is preferred
Must be able to pick up and carry equipment bins and/or toolboxes weighing roughly 40 pounds, work in outside conditions, and sit or stand for extended periods.
Must have their own transportation for getting to and from field sites.
BENEFITS:
Compensation: Pay is $15.00/hour and technicians are expected to work 37.5 hours per week. ACRPC will pay for task related mileage costs at the allowable IRS reimbursement rate. Standard work week is Monday-Friday with 7.5 hour days (flexible).
Network with Municipal, Regional, and State professionals.
Gain experience in GIS applications, data collection and analysis, and infrastructure examination with the support of subject matter experts.
Positions are open until filled. The interview process will commence as materials are received. To apply, e-mail cover letter and resume to:
CONTACT:
Mike Winslow Transportation Planner Addison County RPC
14 Seminary St, Middlebury, Vermont 05753
Phone: 802.578.9999
Email: [email protected]