Paid ODOT Finance Internship

Paid ODOT College Internship

Official Position Description:

This is a temporary position involving various duties that will either supplement the student’s major field of study &/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student’s education & meaningful preparation for future professional employment.

 Works under general supervision, assisting with 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).  Operates personal computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Word & Excel) to perform basic clerical duties & draft correspondence (e.g., forms, form letters, labels, etc.); proofreads all work & updates information as needed. 

 Answers telephone & directs incoming calls to appropriate party &/or takes messages & provides information as needed; responds to inquiries received by telephone &/or email using computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Outlook).  Performs other related duties as assigned.

This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29)

Qualifications

Must currently be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic standing.

Based on job duties, this position is designated as NOT telework eligible.    

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards. This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29)

Qualifications

Must currently be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic standing.

Benefits 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 mission

Rate of Pay: 

Freshman and Sophomore Students: $15.46/hour
Junior and Senior Students: $15.96/hour
Graduate Students: $19.41/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.

The final applicant selected for this position selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment. 

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. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, send an email to odi@das.ohio.gov.

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd 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.

 Background Check Information 

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.