Department of General Services Information Technology Intern - College

Are you looking for a paid information technology (IT) internship? If so, look no further! The Deputy Secretary of Administration and Real Estate Services is on the lookout for an intern to provide administrative, operational, and analytical support to the Bureau's information technology and business operations functions. This role contributes to efficient service delivery by maintaining accurate IT asset records, supporting process improvement initiatives, and assisting with data-driven decision-making across the Bureau. Apply now to jumpstart your career in IT with the Department of General Services!

As an Information Technology Intern, you will help maintain accurate IT asset records, assist with process improvement initiatives, and contribute to onboarding and offboarding workflows. Work involves supporting projects through scheduling, documentation, and coordination, while preparing reports, organizing materials, and maintaining shared resources. You will also be responsible for collecting an analyzing data using standard office tools to support planning and performance tracking, as well as helping to compile information for dashboards and presentations. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with internal stakeholders, respond to routine inquiries, and assist with implementing new procedures and communication efforts.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Summer or Fall internship
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours and telework schedule can be discussed/flexed at time of interview.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• Must be enrolled (either full-time OR part-time), at a college or university, in an undergraduate OR graduate program, at the time of your internship.
• Must be majoring, minoring, or have a concentration in Information Systems, Computer Science, Project Management, or a related field.
• Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.