Internship - information technology

Who We Are The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd 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. We Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives. 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. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, send an email to . 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
  

Position Description 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 should be enrolled in college degree program directly related to the IT field. Assists in performing helpdesk support (e.g., answering calls, troubleshooting software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software), troubleshooting hardware & communication devices (e.g., desktops, laptops, smart phones, network switches). Provides support in performing system maintenance (e.g., assists in installing cables, performs minor hardware repairs). Responds to user inquiries & assists users in resolving software & hardware problems. Performs hardware installations & upgrades. Unpacks, sets up, & configures computers, monitors, printers, telephones & other networking equipment. Installs, configures & upgrades software on office computers. Troubleshoots software, hardware, & communication problems with equipment. Assists in installation & testing of local area network (LAN) cables & phone lines at remote locations. Gathers information on hardware inventory & software inventory. Performs data entry into inventory tracking software &/or Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29) Applicant MUST 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 vehicles. Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Delaware County-Delaware Work Locations District 6 HQ Organization Transportation - District 06 Classified Indicator Unclassified Bargaining Unit / Exempt Exempt Schedule Part-time Compensation $15.46 - $19.41 Unposting Date Ongoing Primary Job Skill Information Technology Technical Skills Clerical & Data Entry, Information Technology Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Teamwork, Time Management Primary Technology IT Service Management Tools Agency Contact Name Cathie Rain Agency Contact Information