What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Student Intern - Automation Programming position at State of Alaska?
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To provide a Computer Science/Computer Systems Engineering student intern with practical programming, computing, and network communication experience working on building, modifying, and maintaining systems beneficial to the Alaska Railroad Corporation. The intern will work with Communications & Signals staff on monitoring and outage recovery systems to automate basic tasks required to maintain the railroads network from Seward to Fairbanks. Existing experience with the type programming and systems we will work on is important but there will be plenty of opportunities to learn as well.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in developing scripts and software utilizing programming/scripting languages including python, JavaScript, BASH, and PowerShell.
Configures and installs software on Linux, (Red Hat and Debian based), and Windows systems on data center infrastructure and field devices.
Assists with software testing, cleaning data and other project tasks as needed.
Develops documentation and training materials for Communications & Signals systems.
Performs other duties as assigned
FACTOR 1: Technical and Operational Knowledge
Knowledge of basic computer science/system principles is required. Basic understanding of programming/scripting languages, specifically Python, JavaScript, BASH, and PowerShell, is expected. A base understanding of TCP/IP networking and how systems interact over a network is essential. Must have exposure to Linux/Windows operating systems including installation, administration, and maintenance. Ability to use MS Excel and MS Word is required. A base understanding of computing and monitoring hardware is beneficial.
FACTOR 2: Analytical Skills and Impact
Ability to explore and investigate software applications or hardware in order to develop documentation of features and procedures with a minimum of supervision. Can work carefully and completely with a given task and set of requirements. Demonstrates excellent verbal communication skills and an ability to deal with department customers as well as C&S staff. Has an excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Displays interest and capacity to learn new technology and skills.
FACTOR 3: Supervision and Control
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The successful candidate works under the direction of the Manager, C&S Engineering to apply academic learning to the performance of network and signaling systems in an operational environment.
FACTOR 4: Communication
Contacts are with C&S personnel and other ARRC employees for the purpose of coordinating work assignments and performing day-to-day duties. The candidate will report issues and discrepancies to the Manager, C&S Engineering for resolution, and receives instructions as to how to handle situations.
FACTOR 5: Working Conditions
Position is located in Anchorage in a corporate office environment. Position may perform work in the field so must be willing to travel. Must have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
The full position description and example of duties for this position is located under Class Specifications (enter position title in Search): https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirements
Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college or university in a curriculum leading to a degree in computer technology, programming or other related technical field and must have completed at least two years of undergraduate curriculum.
Work Experience
None required.
Certification/License Requirements
Valid driver’s license.
Additional Required Information
Please include any REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS in your APPLICANT PROFILE and/or RESUME. If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Your application will be closely reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
IF you are selected for an interview, then you MUST be able to submit a copy of a current driving record that reflects the past three (3) years of driving history.
The State of Alaska DMV Driving Records are available online: https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/onlinedrivingrecords
Contact Information
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Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department
Alaska Railroad Corporation Benefits
The following briefly describes the main benefits available to regular employees of the Alaska Railroad Corporation. Actual benefits differ by bargaining unit.
Retirement Plans
ARRC Pension Plan – Participation is mandatory. You are automatically enrolled in the Plan when you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Employees contribute 9% of their Earnings on a pre-tax basis. The Railroad is exempt from participation in Social Security; however, Medicare Tax is withheld. Participants vest with 5 years of eligible Vesting Service which entitles one to receive a pension benefit at retirement age.
Tier 2 Description (Employees hired after July 1, 2015)
Normal Retirement Age is age 65, however, the plan allows one to retire as early as age 60. The formula for a monthly Normal Retirement Benefits is 2% x Final Average Earnings x all Credited Service.
Early retirement, survivor and disability benefits are available for vested participants.
401(k) Tax Deferred Savings Plan – Participation is optional. You may enroll once you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Depending on the bargaining unit, there may be an employer match.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan – Participation is optional for non-represented employees.
Insurance and Flexible Spending Plans
All plans are optional except the RR Dental Plan for bargaining unit employees.
Health Insurance Plan
A comprehensive health insurance plan, self-insured by the ARRC and administered by Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska. Coverage is also available for the employee’s spouse and dependent children. ARRC and the participant share the premium cost. Bargaining unit employees are Eligibility after 90 days, and non-represented employees are eligible as of the date of hire.
The Railroad offers a Prefered Provider Organization plan (PPO Blue Essentials) and a Consumer Directed Healthcare Plan with a Health Saving Account (Gold Essentials). The Plans have the following features.
The Railroad also offers two dental plans.
The Railroad National Dental for represented employees.
The Alaska Railroad Optional Dental Plan for both represented and non-represented employees.
Paid Leave & Holidays
Vacation Leave –accrual per bi-weekly pay period:
Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 4 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 8 Hours
Non-Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 8 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 10 Hours
Sick Leave: accrues at 4 hours (Represented) or 2 hours (Non-Represented) per pay period.
11 Paid holidays
For additional information regarding these benefits, please go to www.alaskarailroad.com
