COLLEGE CO-OP MSD/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
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COLLEGE CO-OP MSD/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
Salary
$15.75 - $22.17 Hourly
Location
Centennial II, Human Resources Department, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, OH
Job Type
Part-time Unclassified
Job Number
26-03180
Department
Metropolitan Sewer District
Opening Date
07/15/2026
Closing Date
8/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
General Statement of Duties
The Metropolitan Sewer District posted a number of College Co-Op Job Postings for the Fall Semester beginning August 31 , 202 6 . Please read through all Job Postings and apply for the position(s) you would like to be evaluated for and/or interviewed for as a Co-Op student.
The Project plans are included in the Job Postings. For more information about the different projects please contact jerrold.ware@cincinnati-oh.gov (alexandria.white@cincinnati-oh.gov) .
The Priority Deadline for applications is July 24, 2026 . Applications submitted by this date will be reviewed by MSD hiring managers before the posting closes on August 7, 2026 . If selected for an interview, students will be notified via email as early as the week of July 24, 2026.All applications are accepted through the posting close date. .
If selected for an interview, you will be contacted via the email provided during the application process. All applicants should have availability for work scheduled 32 - 40 hours per week.
TO APPLY:
Applicants must first create an account through govenmentjobs.com to apply for this position.
Please click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/cincinnati) to create your applicant profile and apply for the College Co-Op/Student Intern opportunity.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with completing your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627.
**Applicants with student visa and OPT, CPT, and current valid EAD at time of hire, are welcome to apply.
Interns/Co-ops/Externs for the City of Cincinnati may be performing duties in any potential field within the City's structure. These fields may include office-level work/assignments, fieldwork, and/or civic services. The nature of the work will be based on areas of interest, degree programs, or organizational needs. Candidates should have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
MSD Wastewater Business Services - Information Technology (IT)
Mission and Purpose:
We wish to establish partnerships with colleges and universities, exposing as many students as possible to employment opportunities in the Wastewater Industry and helping them to become IT professionals in today's workplace. The Co-op program also serves as a recruitment tool to assist the IT division in hiring full-time IT personnel.
Overview and Expectations:
The Co-Op will work closely with our IT staff. They will work on projects appropriate to their experience, be given responsibility for real assignments, and be expected to perform in a professional manner. Assignments could include tasks like: assisting in gathering and verifying device inventory information, creating knowledgebase articles, decommissioning outdated equipment, and providing support on various IT projects.
Co-op students should expect to be treated as full members of our IT staff. We will expect them to manage time wisely, plan their work, and complete assignments well and on time. Students should understand that members of MSD's business units are depending upon them to provide technology solutions in support of their business needs.
CO-OP LEARNING EXPECTIONS:
Budget:
Salary of student; student is tentatively scheduled to work from August to December 2026
Supervisory staff time.
Logistics:
Student(s) will report to the MSD Administration Building, 2nd floor
Training:
The student(s) will be trained on aspects of helpdesk ticket management plus device and system support. The student(s) are expected to have basic troubleshooting skills for Microsoft Windows and Office products.
Deliverables:
Each student will be assigned to a work closely with an existing IT staff member in support of the Wastewater Business Services division.
If the student has completed a previous term in IT, the project will be a continuation of that work.
In addition to their primary projects, students will be expected to perform other related tasks in the Information Technology section.
Learning Milestones:
Fall 2026
The co-op students should expect to report on their assignments and experiences as required by their schools. They may also need to report on progress to their supervisors during the course of their work.
Qualifications:
Associate or Undergraduate student
Major - Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or closely related
Prefer successful completion of basic information technology coursework or a background in IT beyond end-user experience, such as if they build apps or websites, have built their own computer, or have related skills.
Students are required to have full-time availability
Jerrold Ware, jerrold.ware@cincinnati-oh.gov
Required Education and Experience
In order to qualify for the Intern/Co-op/Extern Program, a student must:
Be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a non-citizen with proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Obtain a work permit for Individuals under eighteen
Be enrolled in an accredited institution
Submit a City job application for employment
Have a valid Driver's License
Pass drug screen and background check
The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.
The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.
The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays
The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas
Health Insurance
The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.
Eligible dependents include:
Legal Spouse or Equal Partner
Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")
Step-child
Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian
Basic Life Insurance
A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.
Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.
Flexible Benefits Plans
Healthcare Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.
Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account
City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.
Healthy Lifestyles Program
City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.
Retirement Plan
The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.
Deferred Compensation
As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.
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Do you understand that if your application does not include your resume and transcripts that your application will be rejected?
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Employer
City of Cincinnati
Address
805 Central Avenue Suite 200 Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202
Phone
513-352-2400
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cincinnati/default.cfm
