PAID ODOT College Internship- Information Technology, PN 20060647

PAID ODOT College Internship- Information Technology, PN 20060647

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

ODOT's Mission Statement:

To provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place. We will:

• Take care of what we have

• Make our system work better

• Improve safety

• Enhance capacity

Benefits to You:

• PAID Internship with the rate is based on your rank in school

• Flexible hours based around your school schedule

• Real world experience
• Our interns work year round and are eligible to participate in the intern program long as they are enrolled in an accredited college or university and are in good academic standing

• The opportunity to work on an important mission

Who We are Looking For:

A student who is currently enrolled at a college/univeristies majoring in the field of Computer Scriences/Information Technology. Looking for a student who can work for ODOT throughout the school year.

Official Position Description:

Assists in performing helpdesk support (e.g., troubleshoots software, hardware & communication problems involving district equipment; performs simple programming tasks; enters items into information technology problem management software as needed; performs helpdesk duties). Assists in troubleshooting, unpacks, sets up & configures servers, computers & mobile devices. Provides support in performing routine maintenance of systems (e.g., assists in installing cables & network interface controllers (NICs), performs minor printer & system repairs & monitors performance). Responds to user inquiries & assists users in resolving software & hardware problems (e.g., resolves hardware malfunctions, restores files, etc.).

Under direct supervision of Network Administration Supervisor, assists in monitoring & maintaining data communications/telecommunications systems equipment & performs network support. Repairs & maintains electronic data processing & voice data communications equipment (e.g., desktops, modems, printers, telephones, etc.). Assists in installation & maintenance of computer systems (e.g., networks, desktops, file servers, plot servers, network printers, tape library), software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite products), computer equipment & peripherals (e.g., printers, CD-ROMs, high-speed scanners, modems, NICs, wireless NICs). Assists in installation & testing of local area network (LAN) drops & phone lines at remote locations.

Assists in development & maintenance of district website (e.g., interfaces with various departments to create outlines of information to be used internally & externally, scans & formats documents for web inclusion, designs web pages). Performs miscellaneous information technology-related duties as assigned.

This is a temporary position involving various duties that will supplement the student's major field of study &/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student's education & meaningful preparation for future professional employment.

This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29)

Must be currently enrolled in a college/university and in good academic standing prior to and during their entire appointment as a college intern. All College Interns are required to provide proof of enrollment, class status, and good academic standing with their college/university prior to beginning employment & throughout their time with ODOT in order to remain employed as a College Intern.

Acceptable forms of documentation include an official or unofficial transcript with current class schedule. If a transcript cannot be obtained the student’s advisor shall complete & sign the College Intern Verification Form indicating enrollment, class rank & GPA.

Rate of pay is conditioned upon the student’s academic status (i.e., Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student), which is determined by the college/university. College Intern rate increase requests can be submitted to HR once an intern experiences a change in academic status (e.g.,
Junior to Senior.) The rate of pay must be determined in accordance with the following scale.

Academic Status Hourly Rate:
Freshman (1st year) and Sophomore (2nd year) $15.46
Junior (3rd year) and Senior (4th year) $15.96
Graduate Students $19.41

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

This position is overtime eligible per FLSA Standards

THIS POSITION IS UNCLASSIFIED PURSUANT TO O.R.C. 124.11 (A)(9) & CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, military status in employment or the provision of services.

When contacted for an interview, an applicant who requires special accommodations due to a disability should notify the office at the time he or she is contacted so that proper arrangements can be made for the interview.

The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio revised code.

All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.