What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paid College Internship, Office of Geotechnical Engineering, PN 20049411 position at Ohio Department of Transportation?
College Intern, Office of Geotechnical Engineering, PN 20049411
Who We Are Looking For
A civil engineering or GIS student with some level of experience in using GIS and GPS tools (such as ArcGIS including ESRI tools, Field Maps and/or Collector).
What You Will Be Doing
The primary role is to work in a GIS platform to georeference historic geotechnical data and make available on our Transportation Information Mapping System (TIMS). A secondary role is assistance with geotechnical field explorations, geohazard inventory, and laboratory testing.
Possibility of pursuing some level of project design.
Official Position Description
In the Office of Geotechnical Engineering, uses a computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel & Access; Global Positioning System (GPS), glNT) to collect, store, retrieve, review, & provide interpretation of data; assists in populating & overseeing data entry into geohazard (e.g., rockfall, landslide, abandoned underground mine) & geotechnical databases (e.g., Transportation Information Mapping System (TIMS) , Falcon). Performs research & enters data into ODOT's historical subsurface investigation records. Performs engineering data processing, collation, & analysis as directed. Participates in development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS )- & GPS- based tools (e.g., ArcGIS including, ESRI tools, field maps &/or collector) for data storage & management & interfaces with internal & external users.
Performs miscellaneous laboratory & field duties as directed by section head. Assists with field explorations (e.g., GPS & geohazard field data collection, cone penetration testing (CPT), in-situ testing). Cleans & maintains equipment; conducts equipment calibrations. Conducts site reconnaissance; uses camera to photograph testing sites & areas of site access.
This is a temporary position involving various duties that permit exposure to the student's field of study &/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student's education & meaningful preparation for future professional employment.
This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29)
The rate of pay is based upon the student's academic status
Freshman and Sophomore students - $19.50 per hour
Junior and Senior Students - $20.00 per hour
Graduate Students - $24.00 per hour
Must be enrolled in college, university, or graduate school, and in good academic standing.
Organization
Transportation - Central Office
Agency Contact Name and Information
Josh Bowman, Joshua.Bowman2@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Feb 7, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Ohio Dept of Transportation
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
Pay rate dependent on class rank, see rates below
Schedule
Part-time
Work Hours
Flexible
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Transportation
Technical Skills
Data Analytics, Data Entry, Geology/Hydrology, Civil Engineering
Professional Skills
Active Learning, Analyzation, Critical Thinking, Flexibility, Interpreting Data, Time Management
Agency Overview
Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5 th largest interstate system and the 3 rd 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.
Who We Are Looking For
A civil engineering or GIS student with some level of experience in using GIS and GPS tools (such as ArcGIS including ESRI tools, Field Maps and/or Collector).
What You Will Be Doing
The primary role is to work in a GIS platform to georeference historic geotechnical data and make available on our Transportation Information Mapping System (TIMS). A secondary role is assistance with geotechnical field explorations, geohazard inventory, and laboratory testing.
Possibility of pursuing some level of project design.
Official Position Description
In the Office of Geotechnical Engineering, uses a computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel & Access; Global Positioning System (GPS), glNT) to collect, store, retrieve, review, & provide interpretation of data; assists in populating & overseeing data entry into geohazard (e.g., rockfall, landslide, abandoned underground mine) & geotechnical databases (e.g., Transportation Information Mapping System (TIMS) , Falcon). Performs research & enters data into ODOT's historical subsurface investigation records. Performs engineering data processing, collation, & analysis as directed. Participates in development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS )- & GPS- based tools (e.g., ArcGIS including, ESRI tools, field maps &/or collector) for data storage & management & interfaces with internal & external users.
Performs miscellaneous laboratory & field duties as directed by section head. Assists with field explorations (e.g., GPS & geohazard field data collection, cone penetration testing (CPT), in-situ testing). Cleans & maintains equipment; conducts equipment calibrations. Conducts site reconnaissance; uses camera to photograph testing sites & areas of site access.
This is a temporary position involving various duties that permit exposure to the student's field of study &/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student's education & meaningful preparation for future professional employment.
This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29)
The rate of pay is based upon the student's academic status
Freshman and Sophomore students - $19.50 per hour
Junior and Senior Students - $20.00 per hour
Graduate Students - $24.00 per hour
Must be enrolled in college, university, or graduate school, and in good academic standing.
Organization
Transportation - Central Office
Agency Contact Name and Information
Josh Bowman, Joshua.Bowman2@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Feb 7, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Ohio Dept of Transportation
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
Pay rate dependent on class rank, see rates below
Schedule
Part-time
Work Hours
Flexible
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Transportation
Technical Skills
Data Analytics, Data Entry, Geology/Hydrology, Civil Engineering
Professional Skills
Active Learning, Analyzation, Critical Thinking, Flexibility, Interpreting Data, Time Management
Agency Overview
Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5 th largest interstate system and the 3 rd 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.
Salary : $20 - $24
