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Ashland, OH - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nations 5thlargest interstate system and the 3rd 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 agencys vision every day: To be a long term reliable professional and highly productive organization.

ODOTs 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 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 as 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

What You Will Do:

Under supervision in thePlanning Section student will receive training and assist with a variety of planning activities involving traffic engineering studies (e.g. prepares and reviews information on highway safety and speed zones; conducts traffic counts; collects and reviews field data; verifies sign locations and pavement marking locations; photographs site of proposed projects; researches and analyzes accidents and traffic signal warrants; participates in field reviews and project scoping). Assists in the scanning of plans and documents in the permits database. Assists in the processing of legislation issues and MPO matters. Assists in the Environmental area concerning the selection of potential noise walls for study takes noise readings and updates the data base. Performs field work on selected safety locations including speed studies pavement marking sign and signal location. Enter and manipulate data base for environmental noise walls safety and congestion locations and bridge conditions.

Under supervision in the Engineering Section student will receive training in PC based and mainframe CADD systems (i.e. MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer); as well as various software packages used by the District. Collect and reviews roadway culvert and bridge field data required for the preparation of highway construction plans. Assists project manager or designer with the design development and review of various portions of highway construction plans. Assists project surveyor on projects receives training in the operation and maintenance of survey instruments (e.g. total stations GPS receivers digital levels 3D laser scanners and data collectors) and survey applications to complete highway survey projects. Assists project surveyor with gathering of necessary field supplies and equipment and takes notes and records of survey data obtained. Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate operational efficiency of work unit (e.g. researches plans and records; assists with necessary record keeping; maintains accurate data of work performed; organizes materials and compiles information to assist in report preparation; attends training).

Under supervision in theConstruction Section student will receive training in proper procedures for inspection of work being done by contractors (e.g. widening and resurfacing projects safety upgrading signing guardrail intersections drainage facilities forms and reinforcing steel concrete placement on structures flexible and rigid pavement). Assists project engineer in the inspection of bituminous plants performs test on concrete and soils and in any required surveying to verify field measurements. Performs support functions in record keeping maintains accurate data of work performed organizes materials and compiles information to assist in report preparation.

Under supervision in the Environmental Section assists the Environmental staff with projects & documentation by utilizing the computer & related software (e.g. internet web pages for ODOT Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); ELLIS Microsoft Word Excel & Outlook) to research information (e.g. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Justice Maps Categorical Exclusions upcoming projects submerged land leases lake lines city limits) to pull maps generate reports create lists (e.g. public involvement requirements mussel stream) & data bases (e.g. permits flood plain).

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.

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.

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Required Experience:

Intern

Employment Type

Part-Time

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