Data Analysis/IT College Intern, Office of Alternate Project Delivery, PN 20097731

Data Analysis/IT College Intern, Office of Alternate Project Delivery, PN 20097731 (2500046L) 

Organization

: Transportation - Central OfficeAgency Contact Name and Information: Garyck Todd, garyck.todd@dot.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

: Jun 4, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

: Ohio Dept of Transportation 1980 West Broad Street 4th Floor Columbus 43223

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: $19.50-24.00/hr *based on class rank

Schedule

: Part-timeWork Hours: flexibleClassified Indicator: UnclassifiedUnion: Exempt from Union 

Primary Job Skill

: InternshipTechnical Skills: InternshipProfessional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Written Communication Agency Overview

Job Description

Data Analysis/IT College Intern, Office of Alternate Project Delivery, PN 20097731

About the Office of Alternative Project Delivery, Division of Construction Management
The Office of Alternative Project Delivery supports construction project oversight through digital tools and data management. Our work includes maintaining construction management software, assisting with claims and dispute documentation, and supporting local project monitoring. We also explore new technologies to improve how field staff manage and track project progress.

What You’ll Do
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented student intern to assist with a range of data and technology-related tasks. As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in organizing and analyzing data, updating spreadsheets, creating basic dashboards, and documenting workflows. You’ll also support ongoing efforts to develop digital inspection tools and help maintain software used for managing construction projects.

Your work may involve:

• Helping prepare and organize project data for analysis
• Updating and formatting spreadsheets and other documentation
• Assisting with documenting software and system workflows
• Supporting digital methods for construction inspection
• Accompanying staff on occasional project site visits to observe field processes and collect information
• Assist in customer service of construction software

This internship offers a chance to apply your technical skills in a practical, real-world setting while learning more about the intersection of technology and construction. A background in computers or data analysis is helpful, and an interest in construction methods is a plus but not required. You’ll have the opportunity to advance your knowledge base, gain valuable & practical experience, and give you the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects.

Responsibilities include:

•              Work as part of a team to use data analysis approach to solve business problems in daily operations.

•              Create tracking tools that cross-reference information to communicate outcome measurements to applicable end users.

•              Assist in creation of system documentation, manipulate and analyze data from multiple sources to identify patterns and         anomalies, draws conclusions and make recommendations based on analyses.

•              Assist in compiling data, creating and update spreadsheets and PowerPoint decks in support of assigned projects.

•              Participate in the advancement of software, process methodologies, root cause analysis, value adding performance, concept,  and design.

•              Attend training workshops and staff meetings, gain networking skills, and perform meaningful work related to their course of study.

Necessary Skills:

•              Ability to apply good logic and critical thought processes when developing solutions.

•              Strong written and oral communication.

•              Work with or without supervisor while completing assigned tasks.

•              Ability to work within teams and maintain professional composure in a dynamic work environment that often requires completion of multiple tasks.

•              Experience utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visual, Access, Pivot Analysis, and basic macro functions, along with and standard office equipment (e.g., scanner, copier).

•              Understanding of research methods to review and analyze data.

 

Schedule: 20 - 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

 

Travel:       There may be opportunities for in-state travel.

Benefits to you:

• Receive pay based on your rank in school.
• Enjoy flexible work hours based around your school schedule.
• Receive real world on-the-job experience.
• Receive an opportunity to work on an important mission.

For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, please visit, the Total Rewards website!

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• 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)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

 Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and in good academic standing

Supplemental Information

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 preparing for future professional employment.  

Rate of pay is based upon the student’s academic status (determined by the college or university):

Freshman and Sophomore Students - $19.50 per hour

Junior and Senior Students - $20.00 per hour. 

Graduate Students - $24.00 per hour. 

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards. 

This position is unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29). 

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.