• Job Description

  Req#: 4050

  Posting Start Date:	November 26, 2024
  Posting End Date:	March 1, 2025
  Position Number:	99999999 (8 openings available)
  FLSA Status:	Hourly
  Department:	Diversity & Inclusion
  Salary Grade:	CEOINT
  Hourly Rate:	$18.00
  Employment Type:	Full Time
  Building Location:	Central Office Building, Eastern Regional Office, Western Regional Office
  Building Street:	700 S. Eisenhower Blvd., 251 Flint Hill Road, 2200 North Center Avenue
  Building City:	Middletown, King of Prussia, New Stanton
  Building State:	Pennsylvania (US-PA)
  Building Zip Code:	17057, 19406, 15672
  Work Schedule:	Hybrid

  *This position may report to one of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's offices: Central Office (Middletown), Eastern Regional Office (King of Prussia) or Western Regional Office (New Stanton).

  The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, opened on October 1, 1940, is known as “America’s First Superhighway”! Our mission is to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce. The PTC operates a 565-mile system with over 205 million transactions annually. Together, we are building the highway of the future.

  The Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO) Internship Program is designed to introduce rising college juniors, seniors, and recent graduates to careers in transportation. The program aims to address future workforce needs in the transportation field, specifically in the STEAM areas (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), along with other essential functions.

  Job Purpose and Summary

  The Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO) Internship Program is a professional enrichment program which includes professional development and participation in a group project approved by the executive leadership of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC). An employee in this position works with higher-level professionals from various departments to acquire an understanding of established procedures, practices, and methods. Employees receive instruction through demonstrations and participation in projects, performing increasingly more difficult duties as the familiarization period progresses. Close supervision is provided by a manager or higher-level professionals who assign projects, give preliminary instructions and review work.

  Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  • Participates in on-the-job training and projects designed to develop practical proficiency in departmental related programs that are intended to enhance the essential skills of the intern.
  • Participates in a group project designed by executive leadership that benefits the PTC in procedural or operational planning. Presents the project to the PTC leadership team.
  • Familiarizes themselves with all aspects of the organization. Promotes consensus and team building.
  • Assists with conducting audits to identify departmental issues. Assists with developing corrective action plans to rectify findings.
  • Participates in seminars and professional development opportunities to promote team building and to enhance the essential skills of a successful transportation professional.
  • Provides recommendations for departmental programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Communicates and coordinates with supervisors and contractors.
  • Attends departmental related meetings and training events.
  • Uses situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • College junior, senior or recent graduate.
  • Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.

  Competencies

  Problem Solving/Analysis

  Presentation Skills

  Research Skills

  Communication Proficiency

  Reliability

  Safety

  Innovation

  Attention to Detail

  External Awareness

  Physical Demands and Work Environment

  Position demands include frequent speaking, writing, and reading reports. Position requires frequent work at a computer utilizing business programs and PTC specific operating systems. Position requires occasional travel and/or fieldwork with exposure to roadway traffic. Occasionally works outside of normal business hours.

  Office environment with low levels of noise, adequate lighting, and comfortable temperature. Field environment may include exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable conditions. Physical environment is generally safe, but safety equipment or precautions must be followed in field conditions.

  Disclaimer

  The information provided in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent(s) within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of the employee(s) assigned to this job. Management has the discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

  The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact the Human Resources Department by calling 717-831-7378.

• About the company

  The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is an agency created in 1937 to construct, finance, operate, and maintain the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

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