College Intern - Information Technology, PN: 20083036

State of Ohio•Lima, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position involving various duties that will supplement the student's major field of study and/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student's education and meaningful preparation for future professional employment. 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. ODOT employees 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. This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards. 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.

Requirements

Must currently be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic standing.
Must show proof of valid driver's license in order to operate state vehicle.
Information Technology
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Attention to Detail
Flexibility
Customer Focus
All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Visual Studio
HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
Active Server Pages (ASP)
SharePoint Designer

Responsibilities

Assists in performing helpdesk support (e.g., troubleshoots software, hardware & communication problems involving District equipment; performs simple programming tasks; performs helpdesk duties).
Unpacks, sets up & configures servers & microcomputers & assists in troubleshooting same.
Provides support in performing routine system maintenance (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., corrects hardware malfunctions, restores files).
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., terminals, modems, printers, telephones).
Assists with installation & maintenance of computer systems (e.g., networks, terminals, file servers, plot servers, network printers, tape library), software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office programs), 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.
Receives training in & performs specific technical tasks (e.g., analysis & programming of new & existing personal computer (PC) &/or mainframe applications).
Downloads & uploads data between PCs & mainframe.
Uses personal computer (e.g., Visual Studio, HyperText Markup Language (HTML). Active Server Pages (ASP), SharePoint Designer) to modify &/or test computer software & develop data processing application programs tailored for individual users.
Assists in development & maintenance of District website (e.g., works with various offices to create outlines of information to be used internally & externally, scans & formats documents for web inclusion).
Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

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 )
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