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RIPPAC Summer 2019 Internship Provider Form

Name of Company/Assoc./Org.   NJ Board of Public Utilities

Internship Coordinator: Desha Jackson

Coordinator’s Phone: 609-292-1638

Coordinator’s Email: desha.jackson@bpu.nj.gov

Location of Internship: Trenton, NJ 08625

Number of Summer 2019 interns accepted:  2

Dates/Length of Internship: 6/3/2019 - 8/16/2019

Required Hours per week: 28

Salary or stipend?      ✔ Yes         No        If yes, how much? $15 per hour

What is the application process? 

Please submit the following to humanresources@bpu.nj.gov by April 15, 2019: resume; brief writing sample; most recent transcript (unofficial copy acceptable); and three references (name and phone number for either professional or educational contacts).

Intern work areas:

                                 Clerical        ✔ Research        Errands      ✔ Organizing

Please explain the work that will be required of the intern:

Posting # 02-2019

 Division:  Division of Information Technology

 Number of Positions: Two (2)

 Salary: $15.00 per hour                                                                               

General Unit Description:   The Board of Public Utilities Division of Information Technology’s (IT) mission is to support and ensure the core business needs of the agency through the development, use and support of new technologies and information systems.  The IT division’s responsibilities are also to provide an integrated exchange of data with stakeholders; to identify emerging technologies and trends; to improve employee productivity and reduce operating costs; to advise management of IT best practices; and to deliver timely and accurate services to stakeholders in a professional and courteous fashion.

Internship Learning Objectives/Marketable Skills:  Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) an intern will be given the opportunity to learn and develop skills in IT which include:

• Networking of computers,
• Installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of network hardware and software.
• Perform special projects as determined by the CIO.
• Assist in needs analysis for projects and research solutions.
• Assist in updating user and technical documentation.
• Create and publish interactive reports.
• Gain hands on practical experience to the full gamut of Help Desk roles and responsibilities.

Selection Criteria:   

• Local college juniors and seniors with a 3.0 GPA or better majoring in Computer Science or related fields.
• Energetic, organized and detailed individual. Skilled with today’s technology.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team-based or independent environment.

Estimated Project Duration and Work Schedule:  Summer session, Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 4:30pm.  BPU requires that interns work a minimum of 10 weeks.  In addition, the Summer 2019 internship program will run from June 3, 2019 through August 16, 2019.  An extension through the end of August and/or into the Fall 2019 semester will be taken into consideration.

Will there be opportunities for the intern to observe:

          ✔  Strategy sessions?      ✔  Legislative sessions?        ✔ Committee Hearings?

Is the intern expected to work evenings and weekends?           Yes     ✔ No

If yes, please explain.

Do you have any suggestions for the applicant?

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