College Intern Ohio Homeland Security Critical Infrastructure Unit

Ohio Department of Public Safety Ohio Homeland Security - Critical Infrastructure Unit
Report In Location 1970 West Broad Street Columbus Ohio 43223
Work Day and Hours Work Days and Hours will vary between Monday Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM depending on students schedule

This is an ongoing internship located in Columbus OH. The selected candidate will ideally be able to work throughout the school year and summer for an average of 20 hours per week or less (with flexibility during the school semesters given class schedule and course load).

The pay rate for a college intern is based upon the students academic status:
Undergraduate student rate of pay - $16.93 per hour
Graduate student rate of pay - $20.59 per hour

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
Free Parking!
Free onsite Gym!
Onsite Cafeteria!

What Youll Do as a College Intern:
Assisting in collecting cleaning and organizing critical infrastructure data to ensure accuracy completeness and compliance with Ohio Critical Infrastructure Data System (OCIDS) standards.
Update and maintain Geographic Information Systems (GIS) datasets and related documentation utilizing the ArcGIS Online platform.
Support data quality assurance efforts by reviewing records for errors duplicates or inconsistencies and coordinating corrections with project team members.
Remote meetings and field visits with county representatives to present/demonstrate the capabilities of OCIDS.
Additional homeland security related tasks as assigned.

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.

Ohio Homeland Security
Leads Ohios commitment to addressing the threats and challenges of terrorism.

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 full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion ofeligibility period.
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*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.

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.

The Major/Field of Study should be in:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Geospatial Studies
Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)
Intelligence Analysis/Studies
City/Urban Planning
Civil Engineering
Data Science / Analytics

To be eligible for an internship opportunity at the Ohio Department of Public Safety an applicant must:
Be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university.
Be in good standing with the college/university.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
Be enrolled in at least one course.
Be pursuing a degree or finishing a degree.

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Job Skills: Internship

This is an ongoing internship located in Columbus OH. The selected candidate will ideally be able to work throughout the school year and summer for an average of 20 hours per week or less (with flexibility during the school semesters given class schedule and course load).

The pay rate for a college intern is based upon the students academic status:
Undergraduate student rate of pay - $16.93 per hour
Graduate student rate of pay - $20.59 per hour

Background Check Information
A BCI fingerprint check and background check may be required on all selected applicants.

To request a disability accommodation please email as soon as possible or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.