PAID ODOT College Internship- Information Technology, PN 20079273
Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5 th largest interstate system and the 2 nd 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.
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)
Qualifications
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
Job Skills
Technical Skills
- Information Technology
Professional Skills
- Active Learning
- Problem Solving
- Customer Focus