2026 Summer College Intern - ITS and GIS

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

12h

About The Position

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest Information Technology Services intern at our Central Office in Franklin County. Essentials. Let's talk about 'em: As an Ohio EPA intern, you will participate in Ohio EPA's College Intern program by assisting with routine duties and project requests.

Requirements

• MUST BE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN COLLEGE DEGREE PROGRAM DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE POSITION OR HAVE RECENTLY GRADUATED WITHIN THE QUARTER/SEMESTER IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE START DATE .
• Major area of study\: data analytics, statistical analysis, computer science, information systems, computer engineering, applied mathematics and statistics.
• Knowledge of safety practices, public relations, Agency policies and procedures and permits as applicable..
• Skills in computers (word processing and database work).
• Job Skills: Software development/implementation , Information Technology, Interpreting Data, Customer Focus.
• Analyzation

Responsibilities

• Use ArcGIS Pro and other GIS software to analyze geospatial data and fulfill mapping requests.
• Assist with the creation, maintenance, and reporting of Ohio EPA’s geospatial data.
• Participate in the development of map-based apps, such as StoryMaps, dashboards, and Experience Builder applications.
• Receive training in aspects of office and project coordination activities.
• Receive orientation to all program areas, including:
• - Monitoring helpdesk email
• - Creating tickets
• - Dispatching technicians
• - Assisting customers with basic troubleshooting of computer problems
• - Follow up with customers and close tickets
• Receive training in aspects of business logic for software projects
• Receive training for automated software testing.
• Perform manual and automated software testing.
• Create bug tickets and follow up with customers using Jira software
• Perform Regression tests

Benefits

• 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 )

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed