College Internship Information Technology (20097565)

DRC Central Office-Fran-ODOT (DRCFRA-ODO)
1980 West Broad Street
Columbus, 43223

Who We Are…
Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Who We Are…
Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Paid College Intern:

• Development: Write clean, scalable code for front-end or back-end components using languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#.
• Debugging: Troubleshoot, test, and resolve software defects or performance issues in existing applications.
• Collaboration: Participate in daily standups, sprint planning, and peer code reviews
• Documentation: Document technical processes, API endpoints, and code changes for team transparency.

Paid College Intern:

• Development: Write clean, scalable code for front-end or back-end components using languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#.
• Debugging: Troubleshoot, test, and resolve software defects or performance issues in existing applications.
• Collaboration: Participate in daily standups, sprint planning, and peer code reviews
• Documentation: Document technical processes, API endpoints, and code changes for team transparency.

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.

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.

Preferred Majors

Candidates should be working toward a degree in one of the following fields or a related discipline:

• Software developer: Covers programming, logic, and systems analysis.

• Web developer: Focuses on web technologies, frontend, and backend development.
• Data Analytics, Analysis and Visualization: Focuses on data management and interpretation.

Internship Commitment and Work Schedule

• Candidates should ideally be entering their junior year of college • Interns may work up to 30 hours per week, with a minimum requirement of 20 hours per week.

• Work schedules are flexible; however, hours must fall between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• Interns are expected to report on‑site to an ODRC location for at least 75% of their total hours worked.

Preferred Majors

Candidates should be working toward a degree in one of the following fields or a related discipline:

• Software developer: Covers programming, logic, and systems analysis.

• Web developer: Focuses on web technologies, frontend, and backend development.
• Data Analytics, Analysis and Visualization: Focuses on data management and interpretation.

Internship Commitment and Work Schedule

• Candidates should ideally be entering their junior year of college • Interns may work up to 30 hours per week, with a minimum requirement of 20 hours per week.

• Work schedules are flexible; however, hours must fall between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• Interns are expected to report on‑site to an ODRC location for at least 75% of their total hours worked.

Supplemental Information

Application Procedures:
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

• When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appo