Traffic Operations Intern

Official Position Description:

In Traffic Operations Section, student will receive training and assist with a variety of traffic operations activities involving the maintenance of signs, pavement markings, and traffic signals; collects data using iPad Collector Application; Assist with on-site reviews; photographs site of proposed projects; Assists in the scanning of plans and documents; Performs field work to verify traffic control device placement. 

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 and meaningful preparation for future professional employment.

This Position is Unclassified per Section

Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled in a college/university and in good academic standing prior to and during their entire appointment as a college intern. All College Interns are required to provide proof of enrollment, class status, and good academic standing with their college/university prior to beginning employment & throughout their time with ODOT in order to remain employed as a College Intern.

Acceptable forms of documentation include an official or unofficial transcript with current class schedule. If a transcript cannot be obtained the student’s advisor shall complete & sign the College Intern Verification Form indicating enrollment, class rank & GPA.

Job Skills: Civil Engineering

Technical Skills: Civil Engineering
 

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Time Management

 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.

Rate of pay is conditioned upon the student’s academic status (i.e., Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student), which is determined by the college/university. College Intern rate increase requests can be submitted to HR once an intern experiences a change in academic status (e.g.,
Junior to Senior.) The rate of pay must be determined in accordance with the following scale.

Academic Status Hourly Rate:
Freshman (1st year) and Sophomore (2nd year) $15.46
Junior (3rd year) and Senior (4th year) $15.96
Graduate Students $19.41

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 per FLSA Standards.

THIS POSITION IS UNCLASSIFIED PURSUANT TO O.R.C. 124.11 (A)(9) & CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION.

 Background Check Information 

The final candidate selected for this 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.