Who 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.

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.

Who we are looking for:

1. Willing to take the initiative, make suggestions, and ask questions
2. Good written and verbal communication skills
3. Ability to multi-task and problem solve
4. Familiar with or willing to learn various programs like ArcGIS, PowerBI, and SQL Management Studio

What you will be doing:

1. Developing maps in ArcGIS for Safe Routes to School and other programs
2. Assisting with crash data querying, cleanup, and analysis
3. Reviewing project applications
4. Benchmarking and summarizing new and relevant research related to traffic safety, pedestrian and bicycle safety, speed management, etc.

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

Official Position Description:

In the Office of Systems Planning & Program Management, works under close supervision of the Highway Safety Program staff in the Division of Planning. Utilizes computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Word & Excel) to assist in literature search, collection, processing & analyzing data & in preparing preliminary reports in connection to preventing traffic crashes. Assists in developing & executing public outreach programs to reduce crashes associated with seat belt use, drunk driving, distracted driving, bicycle, & pedestrian travel, etc. Assists in preparation of exhibits & background literature for meetings. Assists in use & development of outreach technologies & visualization techniques.

Creates simple spreadsheets & performs general clerical tasks (e.g. enters data on reports, performs simple calculations, & maintains filing). Operates personal computer to run programs, enter data, read maps & simple plan sheets, & perform basic mathematical calculations.

This is a temporary position involving various duties that permit exposure to the student's field of study &/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student's education & meaningful preparation for future professional employment.

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

Qualifications
Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and in good academic standing