Hybrid Telework Paid College Internship, 20082584, Office of Data Governance Office

Hybrid Telework Paid College Internship, 20082584, Office of Data Governance Office  (25000065) 

Organization

: Transportation - Central OfficeAgency Contact Name and Information: Melissa Stroud, Melissa.Stroud@dot.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

: Jan 14, 2025, 4:59:00 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 *Depending on student rank

Schedule

: Part-timeWork Hours: 7:30AM-4:00PMClassified Indicator: UnclassifiedUnion: Exempt from Union 

Primary Job Skill

: InternshipTechnical Skills: InternshipProfessional Skills: Attention to Detail Agency Overview

Who We Are:

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. 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.

 

ODOT's Mission Statement:

To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

Job Description

What you will be doing:

• Create and maintain GIS solutions to support the department’s Transportation Asset Management and GIS Programs.
• Perform data analysis and database design to support the department’s Transportation Asset Management Program.
• Assists in post-production support of GIS applications which includes routine maintenance, enhancements, and troubleshooting software errors.

Who we are looking for

• Ambitious
• Detailed Oriented
• Analytical
• Critical Thinker

Official Position Description:

In the Office of Data Governance, develops &/or modifies GIS databases &/or web mapping applications to support the department¿s Asset Management Program. Develops, maintains, supports & converts programs which interface with data housed within the department¿s extensive collection of GIS, Web & Mapping application utilizing a computer & various programs (e.g. ESRI, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Field Maps App, ArcGIS Collector App, ArcGIS Dashboard, ArcGIS Online, Power BI, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, ArcServer). Creates &/or maintains customized applications &/or scripts that utilize common computer programming language (i.e., SQL, Python (ArcPy), html, ArcGIS JavaScript API, ArcGIS Arcade).

Assists with analysis & design in support of the department¿s Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/Roadway Information data maintenance & management requirements. Assists in gathering system requirements; defines & documents current &/or future business process flows; identifies & develops software solutions to business problems; assists in post-production support of business applications, which may include routine maintenance & enhancements & the need to perform research to aid in troubleshooting software production errors. Utilizes Microsoft Office software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) to conduct analysis, produce reports, documentation & presentations. Operates state vehicle in order to travel throughout the state & assist with data collection.

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 enrolled at an accredited college or university and in good academic standing. 

Supplemental Information

-This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA standards.

-The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.  An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Based on job duties, this position is designated as telework eligible on a hybrid basis (i.e., working at least 3 days per week in the office); the selected applicant must complete the initial training period prior to being eligible to telework.  All requests to telework are reviewed and must be approved by ODOTs Chief Human Resources Officer.   

Student Rank

Rate of Pay

Freshman and Sophomore Students

$19.50 per hour

Junior and Senior Students

$20.00 per hour

Graduate Students

$24.00 per hour

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.