Summer Intern - Springfield Information Systems

Job Description

Job Location:
Southwest District Office (3025 E. Kearney, Springfield, MO 65803)
Why you’ll love this position:
The information systems intern provides entry-level technical or paraprofessional system support, monitors computer systems, assists end-users, and assists with programming tasks.  Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

Respond to user questions and provide user support; approve user access requests; log and document problems into tracking database; and resolve or request assistance in resolving problems.
Monitor systems for failed communications and degraded performance on the local and wide area network; monitor and troubleshoot server operations; ensure server connection is active; communicate with users regarding related issues.
Develop, modify, or update simple query programs, spreadsheets, and database reports; and design, develop, maintain, document, and test computer programs of limited complexity.
Conduct physical inventories and maintain department records.  Check results and prepare reports of testing activities; and update standards, policies, procedures, guidelines, and technical manuals.
Ensure backups of all data are provided for ready restoration on all computing platforms; and copy and send backup tapes offsite for storage and disaster recovery purposes.
Participate in installing, maintaining, moving, and protecting hardware and software; and create and schedule software distributions to servers and workstations.

Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.
Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States.  We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability.  We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours.  If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team.  MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values.
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Southwest District Human Resources at
swhr@modot.mo.gov