PAID College Internship District 4 Employee Health & Safety Dept., PN 20053165

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5th largest 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 ALOT! 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 everyday: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

Odot'S Mission Statement:

To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

PAID College Internship-District 4-Employee Health & Safety Dept., PN 20053165

What You Will Do:

Work closely with the Safety and Health Program Consultant to determine root causes of accident and injuries.

Assist Safety and Health Inspectors with Facility and Jobsite Inspections.

Communicate best safety practices with workers and supervisors.

Who We Are Looking For:

Knowledgeable in OSHA 1910 and 1920 Standards.

Skilled in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Committed to improving worker health and safety.

What'S In It For You:

PAID Internship - the rate is based on your rank in school (see below supplemental information)

Flexible hours based around your school schedule

Real World Experience

The opportunity to work on an important mission

Our interns work year around 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.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Official Position Description:

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 & meaningful preparation for future professional employment.

Under close supervision, this student assists the Safety & Health Program Consultant & section staff in the performance of various duties.  Assists with completing required reports (e.g., district logs, monthly accident & injury reports); gathers data; completes reports using personal computer & software (e.g., Microsoft Office); files safety forms in employees accident & workers compensation files; assists with accident investigations (e.g., reviews accidents & injuries to determine root causes, uses telephone &/or fax to contact supervisors & injured workers for clarification of responses on forms); assists with worksite inspections (e.g., observes workers for use of prescribed safety apparel (e.g., safety glasses, hard hats, googles, vests, respirators) to ensure safe work & vehicle operation practices have been followed); assists with creating & distributing educational materials & posters related to safety using personal computer & software (e.g., Microsoft Office); greets & assists visitors & completes customer requests (e.g., provides copies of accident &/or injury reports); assists departmental staff on a variety of small projects; completes updates regarding daily assignments as directed.

Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate the operational efficiency of the work unit (e.g., maintains accurate records, organizes material & compiles information to assist in report preparation).  Serves as backup for greeting & directing visitors (e.g., general public & district employees); answers telephone & directs incoming calls to appropriate party or takes messages; provides information about ODOT activities &/or programs by responding to inquiries received by telephone &/or email using computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Outlook).

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

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and in good academic standing.  Student should be enrolled in college degree program directly related to Safety Management or the related field.

• If operating a state-owned vehicle, must show proof of valid driver's license.
• Primary skills: Occupational Safety
• Technical skills:  Occupational Safety
• Professional skills:  Customer Focus, Teamwork