Team Kentucky Internship Program - Public Protection - Office of Information Technology

State of Kentucky•Frankfort, KY

64d•$16 - $19

About The Position

About Team Kentucky Internship Program The Team Kentucky Internship Program brings talented and motivated college students into the world of public service. The program provides meaningful and relevant work experience, professional development activities, and offers interns networking opportunities with other interns across the Commonwealth, all while working alongside program and field professionals, state government leaders. The Team Kentucky Internship Program is a prestigious and competitive program; therefore, interested applicants must complete an online application and be vetted through an interview process. Those selected for the program will perform valuable work in our state agencies. To be considered for a position in the Team Kentucky Internship Program, applicant must: Be enrolled at an accredited Kentucky post-secondary school or other educational institution approved by the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. Be in good standing with the school with at least a 2.5 grade point average at hire. Graduating high school seniors enrolled in college courses with a 2.5 GPA may also qualify and apply to participate in the program. Candidates must be 18 years of age by May 15, 2026. Interested applicants must upload their unofficial transcript when applying to TKIP positions. Program Requirements - Attend TKIP Orientation Attend at least 1 Professional Development Day Attend at least 1 Agency Tour Complete 300 working hours throughout the program Submit the final project Attend TKIP Reception About Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet: The Public Protection Cabinet (PPC) keeps Kentuckians safe in business, leisure, and daily life. We ensure safe and fair operation of some of the most important institutions in the Commonwealth. From sporting events, to building and banking, our diverse agencies share a common goal-providing the best service to every citizen and business in the state. The Office of Information Technology aids all agencies under Public Protection Cabinet (PPC) with any Information Technology needs. We are responsible with performing analysis, development and re-engineering efforts related to the application development and modernization of all the websites to meet the new standards set forth by COT and the Industry. We are also responsible for all the Internet, Intranet, and eServices online secured applications. Our goal is to automate systems as much as possible there by making the business user and the licensee and consumers jobs easier and efficient. A day in the life: Works with the development team and performing beginning level computer programming in, .NET Angular, Python, Core, and several other technologies. Tests and debugs developed applications to check if they meet the specifications. Attends meeting with project manager, technical lead liaison and learn how they operate and analyze requests for information technology development and prepare long-range information technology plans. Works with the development team members and learn how they code and how they keep up with their project scheduled timelines, workloads, and metrics for successful completion of project milestones and how they plan future deliverables. Works with the operations and support team members. Learn how they help the users and troubleshoot any issues that arise with the applications. Attends development and training activities. Develops and compiles data to test programs. Assists in writing of specifications for the development, maintenance, and modification of software applications. Assists is developing user documentation and Reports. What You'll Need to Succeed - Be dependable: Comply with a designated work schedule and meet assigned deadlines. Communicate with your supervisor ahead of time if you are unable to follow your work schedule, would like to request a schedule adjustment, or if you need further support to meet a deadline. Take initiative: Look for ways to go above and beyond in your day-to-day work to show your supervisor that you are a self-motivated problem solver. Take advantage of learning opportunities: Seek out new opportunities to learn about your state agency and state government. Request feedback on your job performance - this will show you are receptive and searching for opportunities to grow. Ask questions if you are unsure how to complete an assigned task or need additional support or guidance.

Requirements

Be enrolled at an accredited Kentucky post-secondary school or other educational institution approved by the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet.
Be in good standing with the school with at least a 2.5 grade point average at hire.
Graduating high school seniors enrolled in college courses with a 2.5 GPA may also qualify and apply to participate in the program. Candidates must be 18 years of age by May 15, 2026.
Interested applicants must upload their unofficial transcript when applying to TKIP positions.
Attend TKIP Orientation
Attend at least 1 Professional Development Day
Attend at least 1 Agency Tour
Complete 300 working hours throughout the program
Submit the final project
Attend TKIP Reception
Be dependable: Comply with a designated work schedule and meet assigned deadlines. Communicate with your supervisor ahead of time if you are unable to follow your work schedule, would like to request a schedule adjustment, or if you need further support to meet a deadline.
Take initiative: Look for ways to go above and beyond in your day-to-day work to show your supervisor that you are a self-motivated problem solver.
Take advantage of learning opportunities: Seek out new opportunities to learn about your state agency and state government. Request feedback on your job performance - this will show you are receptive and searching for opportunities to grow. Ask questions if you are unsure how to complete an assigned task or need additional support or guidance.
Must be 18 years of age at the time of employment.
Must be enrolled on a full-time basis in high school as a graduating senior currently enrolled in college level courses OR a college-level student enrolled at an accredited Kentucky post-secondary school or other educational institutions approved by the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet.
Applicants must furnish proof of enrollment in such a program to the Personnel Cabinet.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Responsibilities

Works with the development team and performing beginning level computer programming in, .NET Angular, Python, Core, and several other technologies.
Tests and debugs developed applications to check if they meet the specifications.
Attends meeting with project manager, technical lead liaison and learn how they operate and analyze requests for information technology development and prepare long-range information technology plans.
Works with the development team members and learn how they code and how they keep up with their project scheduled timelines, workloads, and metrics for successful completion of project milestones and how they plan future deliverables.
Works with the operations and support team members. Learn how they help the users and troubleshoot any issues that arise with the applications.
Attends development and training activities.
Develops and compiles data to test programs.
Assists in writing of specifications for the development, maintenance, and modification of software applications.
Assists is developing user documentation and Reports.

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