HBCU NCDIT/Transportation STARS Intern Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4765589) Apply  HBCU NCDIT/Transportation STARS Intern Salary $18.00 Hourly Location Wake County, NC Job Type Temporary Full-Time Job Number 24-15190 Department Dept of Transportation Division Secretary Opening Date 12/19/2024 Closing Date 2/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title HBCU NCDIT/Transportation STARS Intern Position Number 65022892 Salary Grade NC04 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work Summer 2025 (May 2025 - August 2025) Full-time Work Schedule, Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week Position: NCDIT/Transportation STARS Intern Location:Remote Internship Duration:10-week internship (May 27-August 1, 2025) Organization:North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) – Transportation Division About the Internship:Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience in IT support, programming, and database management? NCDIT’s Transportation division is offering an exciting internship opportunity with the STARS (Statewide Transportation Automated Records System) team. This remote internship will introduce you to Help Desk support, COBOL programming, and SQL, providing you with valuable skills and insights into the intersection of technology and transportation. Key Responsibilities: + Assist with Help Desk support, providing troubleshooting and technical assistance to users + Gain exposure to COBOL programming, helping to maintain and update transportation systems + Work with SQL databases, supporting data management and query tasks + Collaborate with team members on ongoing projects and initiatives + Participate in training sessions and development activities to enhance your technical skills Ideal Candidate:The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Information Technology or a related field. Completion of coding courses (preferably in COBOL or SQL) is highly preferred. Candidates should have a strong interest in programming, technical support, and database management, as well as a willingness to learn in a remote work environment. What You’ll Gain: + Hands-on experience in Help Desk support, COBOL programming, and SQL + Exposure to real-world IT operations in the transportation sector + Opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals and learn about system management + Develop key technical skills that are highly sought after in the IT field Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies + Resume: + Highlight your educational background, relevant coursework, skills, work experience, and extracurricular activities that demonstrate your qualifications for the position. + Academic Transcript: + Provide an unofficial or official transcript that lists your completed coursework, grades, and current GPA. This will help us assess your academic qualifications and areas of study. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. + Must be a currently enrolled full-time student in a bachelors, masters, or professional level program at an accredited or recently graduated from a North Carolina Historically Black College/University (HBCU) or Minority Serving Institution (MSI) within the past three years. + 24 credit hours completed. + Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (on 4.0 scale) + Has legal right to work in the U.S. and do not need sponsorship To help you with your interview, we suggest that you do your research: know some background about NCDOT and the business area to which you are applying. We also suggest that you practice your interview skills by discussing your experience and job history with a family member, friend, or mentor. Supplemental and Contact Information Dr. Jarrett Eason jdeason1@ncdot.gov More Information About The Office of HBCU Outreach: Website: NCDOT: HBCU/MIHE Internship Program (https://www.ncdot.gov/initiatives-policies/students-youth/internship-programs/Pages/hbcu-mihe-internship.aspx) APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting An Equal Opportunity Employer, NC State Government noreply@nc.gov NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 The North Carolina Department of Transportation requires that your application include all your relevant education and workforce experience. NCDOT does not accept "See Attached" or resumes in lieu of completing the "Education" and/or "Work Experience" section of the online application. CONFIRM - I understand that I will not be considered for employment with NCDOT if I submit an incomplete application. + Yes + No 02 Please answer the following in 300 -500 words: "What Skills Do You Hope to Gain or Develop if Selected as a Program Participant?" 03 Have you attached either a Word or PDF copy your unofficial transcript? + Yes + No 04 Have you attached either a Word or PDF copy your resume? + Yes + No 05 Select the College/University you currently attend. + Bennett College + NC A&T State University + Elizabeth City State University + NC Central University + UNC Pembroke + Fayetteville State University + Saint Augustine's University + Johnson C Smith University + Shaw University + Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte + Livingstone College + Winston Salem State University + None of the Above 06 Are you a North Carolina resident? + Yes + No 07 How did you hear about this program? + Career Fair + Online Job Posting + College/University website + Social Media + Word of Mouth + Prior Experience with NCDOT + Other 08 Please select any of the workforce development programs you have participated in. + National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) + Construction Career Days + TRAC & Rides + Summer Engineering Assistants Program + Public Transportation Internship/Apprenticeship + HBCU Internship + None 09 Are you currently enrolled as a student in a bachelors, masters, or professional level program at an accredited institution? + Yes + No 10 Please choose the best option which describes your overall GPA based on a 4.0 scale. + 3.5-4.0 + 3.0-3.4 + 2.5-2.9 + 2.0-2.4 + Less than 2.0 11 Please provide the major you are currently enrolled in. 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