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 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.

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 of eligibility 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.

DIVISION:  Information Technology

LOCATION:  Central Office- 50 W. Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215

EEO Statement:

The Ohio Environmental Protections Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law, and any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices.  Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment.  

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Office of Employee Services at 614-644-2100 prior to testing or interviewing.

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What we need:

Ohio EPA Summer GIS Intern 

What we need YOU to do:

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest Geographic Information Systems (GIS) intern at our Central Office in Franklin County.     

What we do:

At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health. We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws.

Here, you’re never “just an intern.”

As an Ohio EPA GIS intern, you will participate in Ohio EPA's College Intern program by assisting the GIS staff with routine duties and project requests, including technical assistance for customers, analysis of geospatial data, development of maps and mapping applications, and data preparation/maintenance.

GIS:

·        Use ArcGIS Pro and other GIS software to analyze geospatial data and fulfill mapping requests.

·        Assist with the creation, maintenance, and reporting of Ohio EPA’s geospatial data.

·        Participate in the development of map-based apps, such as StoryMaps, dashboards, and Experience Builder applications.

Ready to level up your experience?  Apply today, and let's talk.

What We Need:

Ohio EPA Summer Intern – Office of Information Technology 

What We Do:

At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health.  We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws.

• Must be currently enrolled in a college degree program directly related to the position or have recently graduated within the quarter/semester immediately preceding the start date.
• Skills in computers (word processing and database work)

Job Skills:  Information Technology, Analyzation, Attention to Detail Customer Focus