PAID College Intern (Human Resources) - ODOT District 5

To be eligible, you must be in good academic standing while pursuing a degree in Human Resources, also provide proof of Enrollment Documentation showing a minimum GPA of 2.00.

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.

We Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.

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.

ODOT's Mission Statement:

To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

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 may 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

Position Description:

This temporary position involves various duties that can either supplement the student's major field of study and/or provide experience that is useful in addition to the student's education.

• Assists Human Resources staff with various duties (e.g., enter and research data, contacts candidates and schedules interviews, assists with job or career fairs and maintains or updates recruitment materials; prepares and maintains files, scans confidential documents)
• Operates personal computer with various software programs and systems (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS), Ohio Hiring Management System (OHMS), Hyland OnBase) to perform tasks
• Receives training in employment laws (e.g., Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Code, Equal Employment Opportunity) and Union Contract

Qualifications

To be eligible, you must be in good academic standing while pursuing a degree in Human Resources, also provide proof of Enrollment Documentation showing a minimum GPA of 2.00.

If operating a state-owned vehicle, must show proof of valid driver's license OR must provide own transportation.

Supplemental Information:

• Applicants must apply online at careers.ohio.gov to be considered for the position. All applications must clearly indicate how the minimum qualifications & position specific minimum qualifications, if applicable, are met. Applications that do not indicate this, will not be given consideration. ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.  
• THIS POSITION IS OVERTIME ELIGIBLE BASED ON FLSA STANDARDS. THIS POSITION IS UNCLASSIFIED PURSUANT TO O.R.C. 124.11 (A)(29).
• The final applicant 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.
• If operating a state-owned vehicle, must show proof of valid driver's license OR must provide own transportation.
• All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.
• The pay rate for a college intern is based upon the students' academic status:
• Freshman and Sophomore Students: $15.46 per hour
• Junior and Senior Students: $15.96 per hour
• Graduate Students: $19.41 per hour

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.