What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paid College Internship, 20077910, Office of Statewide Planning & Research position at Ohio Department of Transportation?
What You Will Be Doing
In the Division of Planning, Office of Statewide Planning & Research, assists in the development of transportation plans (e.g., compiles information & data pertaining to Ohio's transportation plans, policies & infrastructure; creates & maintains attribute information about transportation assets in database & Geographic Information System (GIS) software; assists with the development of federal grant applications). Utilizes computer & related software (e.g., GIS, Microsoft Office) to create project impact analyses, materials, & graphics & to research & compile information.
Assembles records & information from public involvement meetings. Assists with preparation for activities/seminars/meetings (e.g., produces copies using copier; assembles packets; processes registrations; prepares meeting rooms; coordinates the sharing of information between participants); travels to attend activities/seminars/meetings. Performs miscellaneous duties as needed.
This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29)
Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and in good academic standing
Organization
Transportation - Central Office
Agency Contact Name and Information
Amber Cottrill; Amber.Cottrill@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Feb 22, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Ohio Dept of Transportation
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$19.50 - $24.00
Schedule
Part-time
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Internship
Technical Skills
Internship
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Collaboration
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.
ODOT's Mission Statement
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
- Assist with the development of statewide transportation plans, including research, data analysis, and reporting.
- Assist in the development applications for federal discretionary funding programs.
- Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to build and analyze spatial data and create maps and reports.
- Develop maps, materials and graphics that support statewide planning work products.
- Knowledge of transportation planning principles and practices.
- Education and/or experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Highly organized and able to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Skills in Word and Excel
- 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
In the Division of Planning, Office of Statewide Planning & Research, assists in the development of transportation plans (e.g., compiles information & data pertaining to Ohio's transportation plans, policies & infrastructure; creates & maintains attribute information about transportation assets in database & Geographic Information System (GIS) software; assists with the development of federal grant applications). Utilizes computer & related software (e.g., GIS, Microsoft Office) to create project impact analyses, materials, & graphics & to research & compile information.
Assembles records & information from public involvement meetings. Assists with preparation for activities/seminars/meetings (e.g., produces copies using copier; assembles packets; processes registrations; prepares meeting rooms; coordinates the sharing of information between participants); travels to attend activities/seminars/meetings. Performs miscellaneous duties as needed.
This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29)
Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and in good academic standing
Organization
Transportation - Central Office
Agency Contact Name and Information
Amber Cottrill; Amber.Cottrill@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Feb 22, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Ohio Dept of Transportation
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$19.50 - $24.00
Schedule
Part-time
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Internship
Technical Skills
Internship
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Collaboration
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.
ODOT's Mission Statement
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
Salary : $20 - $24
