College Internship - District 8 Public Information

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Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Warren County Compensation : See supplemental Information College Internship - District 8 Public Information ( 22000536 )DescriptionPaid ODOT College Internship, Public InformationWho We Are:The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation?s 5 th largest interstate system and the 2 nd 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.ODOTs Mission Statement:To provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place. We will: -Take care of what we have -Make our system work better -Improve safety -Enhance capacityWhat you will be doing:-Assist with gathering information -Maintain accurate records -Greet and direct visitors, answer phoneBenefits to You:-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 missionOfficial Position Description:This is a temporary position involving various duties that will either supplement the student?s major field of study and/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student?s education and meaningful preparation for future professional employment. Under supervision & training of Public Information Officer or other designated staff, uses personal computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, & Adobe InDesign) to prepare, proofread, generate copies of, & send & maintain files of the monthly newsletter & Statewide newsletter. Assists with gathering information on road closures, lane restrictions, & detours, new highway openings, road maintenance activities (e.g., snow & ice removal, road repairs), highway construction projects, & special events to assist in writing (e.g., using Microsoft Word) & distributing press releases to local & state officials, media (e.g., radio, television), & general public in response to current events. Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate the operational efficiency of the work unit (e.g., maintains accurate records, organizes material & compiles information to assist in report preparation). Serves as backup for greeting & directing visitors (e.g., general public & couriers); answers telephone & directs incoming calls to appropriate party or takes messages; provides information about ODOT activities &/or programs by responding to inquiries received by telephone &/or email using computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Outlook). This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29)QualificationsMUST BE ENROLLED IN A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AND IN GOOD ACADEMIC STANDINGThis position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.RATES FOR COLLEGE INTERNSThe rate of pay is based upon the students academic status:Student RankRate of PayFreshman and Sophomore Students $15.46 per hour Junior and Senior Students $15.96 per hour Graduate Students $19.41 per hour This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards. Background Check InformationThe 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 applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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