College Intern - Information Technology

College Intern - Information Technology

Organization: Transportation - District 09

Agency Contact Name and Information: Bonnie Hall

Work Location: District 9 HQ 650 Eastern Avenue Chillicothe 45601

Primary Location: United States of America - OHIO - Ross County - Chillicothe

Compensation: See Supplemental Information

Schedule: Part-time

Work Hours: Operational Needs

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Internship

Technical Skills: Communications

Professional Skills: Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Teamwork

Agency Overview

Who We Are: The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd 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 a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

Job Description

Benefits to You:

• PAID Internship with the rate based on your rank in school
• Real world experience
• Work side-by-side with ODOT experts
• The opportunity to work on an important mission while applying the knowledge you have gained through your education

Position Description:

Assists in performing helpdesk support (e.g., answering calls, troubleshoots software (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Kronos), hardware & communication problems involving District equipment). Provides support in performing system maintenance (e.g., assists in installing cables, performs minor printer & computer repairs). Responds to user inquiries & assists users in resolving software & hardware problems (e.g., corrects hardware malfunctions). Performs hardware installations & upgrades. Unpacks, sets up & configures computers, monitors, printers, telephones & other networking equipment. Install, configure & upgrade software on personal computers. Troubleshoots software, hardware & communication problems with District equipment. Assists in installation & testing of local area network (LAN) cables & phone lines at remote locations. Assists is gathering information of equipment inventory & software license inventory (e.g. reports from Fixed Assets). Performs data entry into inventory tracking software &/or Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. This is a temporary position in the Information Technology Department which assists & works under the guidance of the Network Administration Supervisor & permits exposure to the student's field of study &/or provides experience that is a useful addition to the student's education & meaningful preparation for future professional employment. Student s should be enrolled in college degree programs directly related to the IT field.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period. Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

MUST BE ENROLLED IN A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY PROGRAM AND IN GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING. (IT Field) Must show proof of valid driver's license to operate state vehicle. This position is unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29).

Supplemental Information

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 preparing for future professional employment. Rate of pay is based upon the student's academic status (determined by the college or university): · Freshman & Sophomore - $19.50/hour · Junior & Senior - $20.00/hour · Graduate Students - $24.00/hour

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.