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Orange County Transportation Authority

Mar 21

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
  • Orange

Requirements

  • Knowledge of:
  • The operation of all levels of government with emphasis on local and regional entities.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, MS Teams).
  • Ability to:
  • Effectively build coalitions to support the policies for the Board of Directors, coordinate distribution of policy statements in all areas for the division.
  • Manage multiple projects and support OCTA event planning and implementation tasks.
  • Concisely communicate pertinent information, both written and orally.
  • Perform entry-level professional work.
  • Perform internet research, summarize complex issues or messages.
  • Ability to communicate in verbal and written form in a consise, clear manner.
  • Interest and understanding of the political process and the state and federal levels.
  • Research capabilities, including ability to read and interpret statutory language.
  • Work well in a team environment.
  • Qualifications:
  • Currently a full-time college student enrolled in a two-year or four-year college program and following a course of study leading to a Bachelor's or Master's degree, with emphasis in field related to the hiring department's business. Emphasis in Political Science, Public Administration/Government, and Communications.
  • Must be a full-time student maintaining a 2.5 GPA.
  • Intern must conduct themselves in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

  • Agenda monitoring and research on local jurisdiction and regional agency policies and proposals.
  • Coordination of distribution of information to local jurisdictions and other stakeholders pertaining to OCTA programs and projects preparation of fact sheets and briefing materials and other correspondence; proofing and editing documents.
  • Assist government relations with proactive communication efforts that support the division in assuring elected officials and staff are aware of OCTA projects, programs and initiatives.
  • Maintaining a master contact list for local agencies.
  • Collaborate with State and Federal government relations staff in communicating information to local agencies.
  • Supporting government relations at OCTA events and programs which involve senior OCTA staff, OCTA Board members and elected officials.
  • Assist in the tracking and analysis of legislation and regulations at the state and federal levels.
  • Help organize legislative briefing events; helping put together briefing materials.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory hearings; put together briefing notes.

Orange County Transportation Authority

We keep Orange County moving.

Transportation
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1991
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is Orange County’s primary transportation agency. OCTA was formed in 1991 through the consolidation of seven separate transportation agencies. A 17-member Board of Directors governs OCTA with the Caltrans District Director serving as the 18th member in an ex-officio capacity. OCTA Services Include: • Bus transit service • Metrolink rail service • 91 Express Lanes toll facility • Freeway improvements funding • Street and road improvements grants • Vanpool subsidies • Rideshare options