Otay Mesa East Port of Entry Project - Intern

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Salary Range

: Undergraduate-level interns will be paid $18.00/hour; interns with a bachelor’s degree or higher will be paid $21.00/hour.

One-year opportunity working 20-25 hours per week.

Expected Start Date:

May 2022

Role

Are you interested in improving the quality of life for border communities? Would you like to participate in building a mega infrastructure project?

The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is hiring an intern to help the Project Management Team deliver the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry Project, a new state-of-the-art border crossing for the San Diego-Baja California region. The project is a joint venture between Caltrans and SANDAG, in collaboration with state and federal partners in the U.S. and Mexico, that will enhance regional mobility, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, fuel economic growth, and bolster binational trade.

Relevant links for Project Background

P roject

Brochure (English)

• Project Brochure (Spanish)

• Fact Sheet - Innovative Features

• Fact Sheet - Fuel Economic Growth

• Fact Sheet - Project Purpose and Need

• Fact Sheet - Economic Impact MOU Signing Ceremony – June 28, 2021

• Grand Opening: Southbound SR 125 to Eastbound SR 905/11 Connectors – December 16, 2021

• Otay Mesa East Development Summit – February 14, 2022

Job Responsibilities

Assist Senior Project Manager with activities related to development of the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry Project, including assistance with:

▪ Scheduling and communication with meeting attendees and project stakeholders.

▪ Creating and editing documents, spreadsheets, power points, graphics, and other related files.

▪ Managing electronic document distribution and tracking comments and changes to files.

▪ Note taking and follow up for project team meetings.

▪ Participating and assisting with project related events (e.g. help with coordination, set up/break down, documentation, and outreach as needed.

Qualifications

▪ College level coursework with interest in urban or regional planning, public policy, or a related field.

▪ Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, excellent oral and written communications

▪ Ability to communicate with various audiences using excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; proficiency with the Spanish language is desirable for some positions.

▪ Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and work on several projects simultaneously.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply for this position by completing a SANDAG

Employment Application.

The Employment Application can be downloaded from the SANDAG website at sandag.org/careers, or by emailing hr@sandag.org

Please email the SANDAG Employment Application, a resume, and cover letter to Andrea Hoff at andrea.hoff@sandag.org

. First review of resumes will be on April 20, 2022.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SANDAG will accommodate persons who require assistance in order to apply for a position at SANDAG. Applicants requiring an accommodation due to a disability during any stage of the recruitment and selection process, including requesting this document and related application materials in an alternative format, should make their needs known by contacting Human Resources at hr@sandag.org

, (619) 699-1900, (619) 699-1904 (TTY), or fax (619) 699-6905.

Further Information

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, applicants hired by SANDAG must show acceptable proof of identity and evidence of authorization to work in the United States.

The selected candidate can anticipate a driving record check upon hire, and approximately annually thereafter. The results of the check may determine whether the selected candidate will be permitted to drive for SANDAG business.

SANDAG requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID 19 within 45 days of hire; the COVID-19 vaccine booster also is required within 30 days from the date of hire, or 30 days after becoming eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster, whichever is sooner; reasonable accommodation requests will be considered.

SANDAG employees are expected to work in-person in our San Diego office.

SANDAG is an equal opportunity employer

Company info

SANDAG.
Phone : (619) 699-1900
Fax : (619) 699-1905
Website : http://sandag.org