Information Technology Apprentice

Information Technology Apprentice

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No ag background, no problem! You’ll learn all about agriculture from our top‑notch experts who dedicate their lives to a cleaner, safer, better Ohio.

• Under direct guidance and supervision, works toward acquiring the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform entry‑level duties within an assigned information technology program area team
• Serves as an apprentice to designated staff learning core information technology competencies
• Attends training courses relevant to assigned information technology program area
• Assists assigned information technology program area team with daily tasks.
• Represents the agency and assigned program area to internal and external customers
• Schedules meetings, preparing agendas, and taking meeting notes
• Providing project support for enterprise system projects

This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. ODA bargaining unit members have selection rights before non‑bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.

We Support Diversity And Inclusion
ODA values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of these principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access.

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 – Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
• Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance – Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
• Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance – Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave; 11 paid holidays per year; childbirth/Adoption leave.
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System – OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her 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.
• Maternity Benefits – Expanded maternity health care benefits available to state employees enrolled in the Ohio Med PPO and Ohio Med NN (narrow network) medical plan options. Several prenatal, childbirth, and post‑childbirth services are provided at no out‑of‑pocket cost to employees utilizing network providers. Examples of services now covered by network providers at 100% include:
  Prenatal care, home health care services designated as maternity care, inpatient claims for all types of delivery, inpatient NICU claims, postpartum care, and medications prescribed for both antepartum and postpartum conditions. Prescription drugs that are directly related to maternity care are covered with no copay.

1 course or 2 months experience in Information Systems/Information Technology, or a related field including but not limited to:
Software Engineering/Development, Data Analytics/Business Intelligence, Database Administration, Network, IT Security and Help Desk/Customer Support

Equivalent Of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment Noted Above.

Organization – Agriculture

Agency Contact Name and Information – Keary Sorgini, Keary.

Sorginio.gov

Unposting Date – Jan 3, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location – Bromfield Building

Primary Location – United States of America-OHIO-Licking County-Reynoldsburg

Compensation – $24.16

Schedule – Part‑time

Union – OCSEA

Primary Job Skill – Information Technology

Technical Skills – Information Technology

Professional Skills – Attention to Detail

Primary Technology – Security Monitoring

Seniority level – Internship

Employment type – Part‑time

Job function – Information Technology

Industries – Government Administration

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