Student Intern II (Vacancies)

Student Intern II (Vacancies)

Salary

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Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

26-0782-V10

Department

27 Civil Service Commission

Division

Civil Service Commission

Opening Date

04/27/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

You will be primarily working with the Sworn Certification Team. You will be supporting pre-employment process for Police Officers and Fire Fighters with the City of Columbus. You will gain an understanding of how the City of Columbus Civil Service Commission works, and will gain an understanding of and experience the full departments operations, such as:

• HR Verifications & Certifications
• Application Review
• Testing (uniform/non-uniform)
• Administration
• Finance
• HR

Pay:

$20/hour

Hours:

Up to 24 hours a week (Flexible Days)

Civil Service Commissions Regular Business Hours are Mon-Fri, 8a-5p

• There may be some requested hours outside of Regular Business Hours (Weekend/Evening hours).
• This is not a remote or hybrid position.
• We are looking for at a least a 12-month internship (not summer internship).

Attach the following documentation to Application (open to all majors & degrees):

• Requesting your class schedule from the beginning of your current semester.
• Requesting Unofficial Transcripts.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Filing.
• Learning and assisting the process of appeals.
• Learning and assisting the process of applicant support with entry-level uniform positions.
• Applicants will be using a variety of software applications such as, but not limited to: Adobe Pro, Microsoft Suite (emphasis on Excel, Word, Outlook, One Drive), Smartsheet.
• Internal applications such as: NeoGov, Dayforce, Testing Software

Shadowing within the Civil Service Commission.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Researches information needed by technicians, professional workers, and administrators by reviewing periodicals, obtaining research materials from libraries, or reviewing technical documents;

Obtains information from citizens, applicants, or public officials; prepares and mails out questionnaires; interviews citizens, applicants, or public officials; summarizes information obtained and draws conclusions for review by supervisors;

Files periodicals, maps, reports, studies, contracts, and other data; collects printed materials;

Assists technicians and professionals in conducting various types of inspections and investigations and in the performance of other technical duties;

Assists in improving current operating procedures, conducting program evaluations, coordinating various programs and short-term projects, and maintaining inventory control systems;

Operates office machines such as calculators, duplicating equipment, and scanners; learns to operate technical equipment such as audio and video equipment;

Learns to generate, verify, and/or code data such as computer based test data;

Learns to provide requested technical information and assistance to organizations and individuals;

Maintains records and prepares narrative and statistical reports and other written documents;

May deliver documents to City and other officials.

Minimum Qualifications

Actively enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program in a college, university, or technical school, OR actively enrolled in a cadet program in the Department of Public Safety.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 26-0782-V10

Employment Type: Part-time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Kennedy Booth

Civil Service Commission

77 N Front St, 3rd Floor

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-7299

E: kmbooth@columbus.gov

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the Citys Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the Citys human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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Have you included all of your relevant work experience (previous and current)? Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute for completing the application.

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Have you reviewed the Minimum Qualifications for the job that you are applying to ensure that you meet specified requirements?

• Yes
• No

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Have you attached the documents that provide proof of your license, education (post high school), and/or professional or state certification as you have referenced in your applicant profile? Such documents may include a photocopy or scan of your drivers license, bachelors/masters degree or transcript of completed coursework.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Columbus

Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone (614) 645-8301

Website https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Jobs