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2014Summer Internship Programs

Compliments of

SENATOR ANDY DINNIMANWEST CHESTER OFFICE

One North Church Street • West Chester, PA 19380 • (610) 692-2112 • Fax: (610) 436-1721

HARRISBURG OFFICESenate Box 203019 • Harrisburg, PA 17120-3019 • (717) 787-5709 • Fax: (717) 787-4384

Senate of Pennsylvania: 1-800-364-1581 (TTY)

[email protected]

FACEBOOKSenator Andy Dinniman

TWITTER@SenatorDinniman

WEBSITEwww.senatordinniman.com

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

February 2014

Dear Friend:

An internship in one of Pennsylvania’s government agencies is an excellent opportunity tolearn about careers in state government, develop your skill set and prepare for your future. Manyopportunities exist for students and others to gain insight and understanding into how stategovernment works for the people of Pennsylvania.

In the following pages you will find information on available internships. My staff and I havecompiled a list of potential opportunities, along with background and contact information. If youare interested in applying for an internship with a Pennsylvania government agency, this is theplace to start looking.

I urge you to review the information in a timely manner, as there are application deadlines forcertain opportunities. In addition, please know that there is no guarantee that any applicant willbe approved for an internship.

Each agency will make decisions on hiring interns based on its own selection criteria. I encourageyou to utilize the contact information provided for each agency to learn about its internshipselection process and to check on the status of an application.

I hope that this guide will help you find the right internship opportunity. It just might be the firststep in your future career. Good luck!

Sincerely,

ANDY DINNIMANState Senator – 19th District

Senate of Pennsylvania

ANDREW E. DINNIMANSTATE SENATOR19TH DISTRICT

182 MAIN CAPITOL BUILDINGSENATE BOX 203019

HARRISBURG, PA 17120-3019717-787-5709

FAX: 717-787-4384

ONE NORTH CHURCH STREETWEST CHESTER, PA 19380-3006

610-692-2112FAX: 610-436-1721

EMAIL: [email protected]: www.senatordinniman.com

COMMITTEES

EDUCATION, MINORITY CHAIRAGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRSCOMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGYPOLICY

STATE GOVERNMENT

BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYEDUCATION COMMISSION OF THE STATES

INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE CAUCUS, CO-CHAIRJOINT LEGISLATIVE CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

LIFE SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY CAUCUS, CO-CHAIRPENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATIONSTATE PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Aging ...............................................................................................................................1

Agriculture .......................................................................................................................3

Attorney General .............................................................................................................3

Auditor General ...............................................................................................................3

Community & Economic Development ...........................................................................4

Corrections......................................................................................................................4

Crime & Delinquency.......................................................................................................6

Education ........................................................................................................................6

Environmental Protection................................................................................................6

Historical & Museum Commission..................................................................................7

Human Relations Commission......................................................................................11

Liquor Control Board.....................................................................................................11

Military and Veterans Affairs .........................................................................................11

PennVEST .....................................................................................................................26

Probation & Parole Board .............................................................................................26

Public Health and Welfare.............................................................................................46

Revenue ........................................................................................................................46

SERS.............................................................................................................................46

State, Department of.....................................................................................................47

State Police ...................................................................................................................48

Transportation ...............................................................................................................48

Turnpike Commission...........................................................................................48

Students are encouraged to apply for Government Service Intern positionsthrough the Bureau of State Employment at:

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/home/4635

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� AGINGOpportunities: The Department of Aging does offer unpaid internship opportunities.While they are often under the Executive Office, they can sometimes be tailored to thestudent’s career path. A general program summary is attached.

Interns in the past have been able to receive credit. It depends on their school’s guidelines butgenerally as long as they have specific training goals for the program and a certain number ofhours, credit is provided by the institution.

Deadline: ASAP

How to Apply: Forward a letter of interest along with a current resume to the address belowand Mr. Heckert will work with his staff on possible placement.

Dwayne Heckert • Legislative DirectorPA Department of Aging555 Walnut Street, 5th FLHarrisburg, PA 17101Phone: 717-783-0508 • Fax: 717-772-3382Email: [email protected]

See next page for additional information

Office of the Secretary Statement of Purpose:

• To gain an understanding of the Department of Aging, how PDA interacts with other state agencies, the Pennsylvania General Assembly, state and national organizations and associations, and its impact on the older residents of Pennsylvania.

Statement of Experiences:

• Exposure to the operations of state government, especially the Department of Aging, by working as a team member in the Office of the Secretary.

Specific tasks will include:

• Attend departmental hearings • Review annual reports of various departmental bureaus • Assist in the review and editing of materials for the Secretary and other members of the

Executive staff • Answer phone and email inquiries to the Office of the Secretary • Assist in the preparation of mailings and outreach efforts • Attend meetings with partner organizations and associations • Attend departmental conferences • Meet with bureau directors and staff • Assist in preparing a departmental annual report

Outcomes will include:

• Understanding of the operations of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging • Understanding of the Pennsylvania General Assembly • Work as a team member of the Office of the Secretary • Learn to prioritize tasks and manage a daily work schedule • Ability to research inquiries from the Secretary and other members of the Executive staff • Development of work skills in a professional office setting

Supervision and Monitoring:

• Team meetings • Scheduling meetings • Mid-semester evaluation • Final evaluation • Final class project report (If required by the student’s program) • Supervisor is Evelyn Chianelli, Special Assistant to the Secretary of Aging

Location and Hours:

• 555 Walnut Street, 5th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101 • 717- 525-5086 • 8:30am—5:00pm Monday through Friday. Internships are unpaid

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� AGRICULTUREOpportunities: None of the Ag Bureaus have requested summer interns. They typically have alimited number of Engineering, Scientific, or Technical Interns (ESTIs) that may be hired tosupport the Bureau of Food Safety’s summer feeding camp inspection program. The number ofESTIs cannot be determined until the cooperative agreement for this program is executedbetween PDE and PDA. Additional internship opportunities are not planned, though some maydevelop as students reach out to their staff and request internship opportunities in theirlaboratories and regulatory field inspection programs.

Typically, the 8 ESTIs are paid. Candidates must be enrolled in college in the fields of foodscience, biology, microbiology, chemistry, or a related technical field in order to be consideredfor these ESTI positions: one in each of their seven regional offices and one in the HarrisburgFood Safety Laboratory.

Deadline: The deadline to apply is April 1.

How to Apply: Candidates should complete the application for Non-Civil Serviceemployment through the Bureau of State Employment’s website:http:/www.employment.pa.gov/portal/server.pt/community/apply_now/17640 They should also send a separate email to Debbie Laughman at [email protected] (InternCoordinator) regarding interest and that the online application has been completed.

� ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICEOpportunities: The Attorney General’s Office uses unpaid interns in all their offices across thestate. They use Undergrad students in their press offices and in legislative affairs. They usegrad students in their offices as well.

Deadline: ASAP

How to Apply: Email Alyssa Weinhold at [email protected]

� AUDITOR GENERAL’S OFFICEOpportunities: Internships may be available

Deadline: ASAP

How to Apply: Contact Liz WagensellerDeputy Auditor General for External AffairsDepartment of the Auditor GeneralPhone: 717-787-2543 Email: [email protected]

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� COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTOpportunities: DCED uses four classifications of Interns - Government Service Interns (GSI),Engineering, Scientific and Technical Interns (ESTI), Information Technology (IT) and Legal.

Deadline: ASAP

How to Apply: http://www.newpa.com/contact-us/dced-employment-opportunities/internship-opportunities

� CORRECTIONS

Opportunities: The Bureau of Human Resources within the Department of Corrections iscurrently reviewing resumes of students interested in the 2014 summer internship program atCentral Office in Mechanicsburg, PA as well as Correctional Industries which is located inCamp Hill, PA. Students must be in an undergraduate or graduate program during the time oftheir internship to be eligible. Our Correctional Industries internships are paid, but all others areunpaid.

Deadline: ASAP

The resume must include the expected graduation date as well the college or university theyare attending, including major.

Some of our State Correctional Institutions also offer unpaid internships and if students areinterested in an internship at an institution they should contact the individual on the attachedcontact list.

How to Apply: See attached sheet

See next page for additional information

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Internship Opportunities with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections operates state correctional institutions throughout Pennsylvania. Unpaid internship opportunities are available at these facilities and also at the DOC’s Central Office, which is located in Mechanicsburg, PA. A limited number of paid internships are available with DOC’s Bureau of Correctional Industries. Interested candidates should contact the location in which they are interested in working to obtain specific position and application information. Opportunities at these locations may be available to work in field such as criminal justice, education, psychology, sociology, human services, counseling, communications, recreation and human resources. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Jill Smith, DOC Bureau of Human Resources Phone: 717-728-5325

E-mail: [email protected]

Institution Contact Name Contact Telephone Number Albion Jeannette Irwin 814-756-5778 x421 Benner Township Renee Shrimp 814-353-3630 x3002 Cambridge Springs Dr. Richard Learn 814-398-5400 x5509 Camp Hill Dr. Frederick Jenkins 717-737-4531 x4026 Chester Louisa Perez 610-490-5412 x4342 Coal Township John Gregorowicz 570-644-7890 x2138 Dallas Rev. W. James Pall 570-675-1101 243 Fayette Deb Hawkinberry 724-364-2200 x1200 Forest William Cole 814-621-2110 x1215 Frackville Pete Damiter 570-874-4516 x2104 Graterford Charles Fix 610-489-4151 x2345 Greene Annemarie Waychoff 724-852-2902 x441 Houtzdale John Sawtelle 814-378-1000 x1508 Huntingdon Ed McEwen 814-643-6520 x7124 Laurel Highlands William Mailman 814-445-6501 x1237 Mahanoy Jane Hinman 570-773-2158 x8102 Mercer Rev. William Ohl 724-662-1837 x1117 Muncy Rev. Debra Reitz 570-546-3171 x278 Pine Grove Ms. Cheryl Henigin 724-465-9630 x5089 Pittsburgh Ron Blandford 412-761-1955 x613 Quehanna Missy Billotte 814-263-4125 x3115 Retreat Kathy Brittain 570-735-8754 x249 Rockview Jeff Rackovan 814-355-4874 x320 Smithfield Mandy Biser 814.643.6520, ext.7360 Somerset Allen Joseph 814-443-8100 x8251 Waymart Kristina Quinn 570-488-2600

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� CRIME & DELINQUENCYOpportunities: Informal internships. Unpaid. No credits. Just experience.

Deadline: ASAP

How to Apply: Send resume detailing background, time available, area located in, and needs to:Theresa Ford, Director of Administrative [email protected]

� EDUCATIONOpportunities: Interns for the Department of Education are considered on a case by casebasis. They are unpaid, but get a good experience in legislative affairs and some have used itfor college credits as well.

Deadline: These are considered on a case by case basis — contact Mr. Shenck ASAP

How to Apply: Contact Mr. Aaron Shenck, DirectorDept. of Education, Office of Government Relations333 Market StreetHarrisburg, PA 17126717-787-7575

� ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONOpportunities: DEP typically offers Engineering, Scientific and Technical Internships andGovernment Services Internships.

Deadline: March 1, 2014 for summer internshipsOne month prior to the beginning of the semester for fall and spring semester internships

How to Apply: Contact Thomas Santanna at [email protected] or go tohttp://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/employment/13766/internships/607957

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� HISTORICAL & MUSEUM COMMISSIONOpportunities: The Pennsylvania Historical Museum and Commission is now acceptingapplications from students who are interested in applying for the 2014 Keystone SummerInternship Program.

Deadline: Friday, February 14, 2014.

How to Apply: Please send all items to [email protected], please send the following:

—The 2014 Keystone Internship Application (attached)

—Resume

—An essay describing why you want to pursue an internship position with The Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission.

—A professor’s letter of recommendation

—Transcripts

See next 3 pages for additional information

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Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Internship Program Application

( ) Keystone Unpaid Summer Internship and/or ( ) Fall/Spring Semester Unpaid Internship

NAME _______________________________________________________________________________ Last First Middle PERMANENT ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________________ Number & Street _______________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip ________________ _______________________ Telephone Number (home) E-mail Address ___________________ _______________________ Telephone Number (cell, other) Date of Application COLLEGE INFORMATION ____________________________ College Name ___________________________________________________________ Your College Address Number and Street (if different from permanent address) _______________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip _________________________ ________________________________ Year in School Anticipated Graduation Date _________________________ ________________________________ ______ Major Degree Sought GPA _______________________________________________________________________________ College you will be attending after Internship _______________________________________________________________________________ When are you available for interviews? Are you planning to Earn Credit for Your Internship � Yes � No ______________________________________________ _______ ___________________ If so, name of your supervising faculty member E-mail

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PROGRAM AREAS What PHMC program areas (examples-- Archives, Archaeology, Architecture, Collections Management, Exhibit Design, Historic Sites/ Museums, Historic Preservation, Policy/Programming/Administration, Research) are of most interest to you? 1.______________________________________ 2.______________________________________ 3.______________________________________ If these choices are unavailable, are you willing to work in another program? � Yes � No

List your preferences for where you wish to serve your internship—Harrisburg or specific museums or historic sites 1.________________________________ 2._________________________________ 3._________________________________ Are you wiling to accept any placement location? � Yes � No SCHEDULING The Keystone Unpaid Summer Internship program begins Monday May 19th and continues to Friday August 8th, 2014. Deadline to submit application and paperwork is Friday February 14th 2014. Are you available to work all of these 12 weeks? � Yes � No If no, when would you NOT be available? ___________________________________________________ How many hours or days per week will you work? ____________________________________________ If you are applying for the Fall/Spring Semester Unpaid Internship Program, what weeks are you available? ____________________________________________________________________________________ How many days or hours per week will you work? ____________________________________________ OTHER Tell us how you found out about the PHMC Internship Program: ________________________________ SIGNATURES ____________________________________ _______________________ Applicant Signature Date ____________________________________________ ____________________________ Faculty Signature Date ____________________________________________ ____________________________ Faculty Name & Title E-mail NOTE: The signature of a faculty member verifies that the applicant is a student in good standing. If the applicant plans to earn credit for the internship, the supervising faculty must sign to indicate his/her willingness to supervise the internship. If the student does not plan to earn credit, the faculty advisor or other member of the student’s major department may sign. If your school program has intern guidelines, please attach a copy.

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Questions or comments should be directed to: [email protected]

APPLICATION CHECK LIST Materials sent by applicant to PHMC: (Submit TWO copies of each) Application Form Essay Most Recent Transcript Current Resume Letter of Recommendation Materials sent by Faculty to PHMC: (Submit ONE copy only) Application deadline is Friday February 14th 2014

Please return completed form and all support documentation to: Internship Program,

Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, 300 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0024 Or Email to: [email protected] Deadline for submission is Friday February 14th 2014

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� HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONOpportunities: They are planning on having a public policy intern this summer, probablythrough the Harrisburg Semester Program at PSU-Harrisburg and Temple’s Capitol Semester –one position, based in Harrisburg. They also have legal fellows, typically arranged through theirlaw schools or firms.

Deadline: ASAP; Contact Shannon Powers, Director of Communications at (717) 783-8266and visit www.phrc.state.pa.us

� LIQUOR CONTROL BOARDOpportunities: All information for LCB internships is listed on their website:www.lcb.state.pa.us “Employment” – “Internships”

Deadline: ASAP

How to Apply: Contact Valerie Biden at [email protected] go to www.lcb.state.pa.us – “Employment” – “Internships” to apply online

� MILITARY & VETERAN AFFAIRSOpportunities: They offer

1.) Government Services Interns (paid)2.) Engineering Scientific and Technical Interns (paid)3.) Wildlife Fisheries Biologist Aide (paid)4.) Experience Interns (not paid)

Deadline: ASAP

How to Apply: See forms attached or go to their website: www.dmva.state.pa.us


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DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS INTERN PROGRAM

ACADEMIC VERIFICATION STATEMENT To the Registrar: The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will consider for hiring, for its Intern Program, students registered full-time in various curricula and in good academic standing. Your cooperation in completing this questionnaire will ensure that proper consideration is provided to this applicant. Concerning the application for the employment of ___________________________________, SS#_____________________________, Please complete the following: 1. Is the person named above currently registered as a full-time student?

YES__________ NO____________ If yes, which semester, term, or quarter? _____spring _____summer _____fall _____other (please explain)

2. Upon successful completion of the current semester, term, or quarter, he/she will have completed

the __________ year in a __________year program. 3. In what curriculum/major is he/she currently enrolled?

__________________________________________________________________

4. Anticipated date of graduation (month/year)______________________________ 5. His/Her academic standing is satisfactory ________, unsatisfactory ______. __________________________ ____________________ __________________ Signature of Registrar Title Date __________________________________________________ College/University Please send this completed form to: ATTN: Lisa Shultz

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs Human Resource Service Center Building 0-47 Fort Indiantown Gap Annville, PA 17003-5002

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DMVA Internship Program – General Guidelines 1. Eligibility:

! Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university on a full-time basis as verified by the institution. Candidates enrolled on a part-time basis are not eligible for the Intern Program.

! Candidates with relatives working for DMVA may be eligible for intern positions, but their candidacy must be approved by the Director of Administrative Services prior to any employment commitment is made.

! Applicants for Engineering, Scientific and Technical Intern positions must currently be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university which offers a B.A., B.S. or graduate program.

! If candidates for the Engineering, Scientific and Technical Internships are attending a school offering only the first two years toward a B.A. or B.S. degree, they must show proof or certification of intention to transfer to an institution offering a B.A. or B.S. degree. Acceptable proof of intention to transfer would include transfer or registration documents as verified by the institution. If such documentation cannot be obtained, a signed statement of intention to transfer to a B.A. or B.S. program must be submitted with the application.

! Interns employed by the Department immediately become ineligible for continued employment as an intern once they no longer meet the criteria for a full-time student and must have their employment terminated. It is the supervisor’s responsibility to notify Administrative Services immediately upon learning of the ineligibility of the intern. Administrative Services will review the circumstances with the supervisor, including reviewing eligibility requirements, and determine the appropriate action to be taken.

! Interns or applicants will remain eligible for the program if they decide to take one semester off from school to work, provided they show proof of enrollment and intention to return to school the following semester. Acceptable proof would include enrollment or registration documents as verified by the institution.

! Applicants must be in satisfactory academic standing in order to be eligible for DMVA internships. Once hired, an intern must remain in satisfactory academic standing; if not, the intern will be terminated. Satisfactory standing is determined by the college/university in conjunction with the Bureau of Administrative Services.

! Each applicant must provide a completed DMVA Internship application and Academic Verification Statement to the Recruitment Section in order to be considered for an intern position.

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2. Interview and Selection: ! An intern applicant may be formally interviewed for employment only after

they are deemed eligible and referred to the supervisor by Administrative Services.

! Candidates who are members of groups protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Department’s Equal Opportunity Policy must be given at least equal consideration for intern positions, and should be provided preference if Equal Opportunity goals of achieving a work force representative of the labor market would be enhanced by their selection.

! In those instances where the manager’s or supervisor’s recommendation involves non-selection of an eligible minority, handicapped or female candidate for a non-traditional position, review and approval of the organization’s Equal Opportunity Officer must take place prior to extending any employment commitment or offer.

! Employment of relatives must have written justification which must be forwarded to the Director of Administrative Services for approval, prior to making any employment commitment or offer.

! Offers of employment or starting date may be established only after review of the application, verification of education, and approval of Administrative Services.

! Only intern applicants who are Pennsylvania residents can be interviewed and selected for intern positions unless specific exceptions are granted. Exceptions will only be granted by the Governor’s Office of Administration. Examples of justification for Pennsylvania residency exception include Equal Employment Opportunity needs, unavailability of a Pennsylvania resident to meet job needs, etc.

3. Length of Internships:

! Interns will be employed by the Department for no more than six continuous months on a full-time basis. Eligible interns may be rehired for subsequent similar work periods in other academic years.

! Interns may work on a part-time basis for a spring, summer, or fall semester as long as they are enrolled full-time in a college or university. This part-time employment may run consecutive to the intern’s full-time employment. In no case shall an intern’s length of employment (part-time, full-time or both) continue longer than 11 continuous months.

! If an intern is terminated for having worked 11 continuous months, or three semesters (including summer, fall and spring, or any combination thereof), the student must have at least a one semester break in employment in order to be eligible for another DMVA internship. In addition, if the student is returned to DMVA for subsequent internships, he/she cannot exceed 8 1/2 months per internship.

! All appointment letters will be prepared and issued by Administrative Services.

! When an intern’s employment is ending, supervisors should contact the Bureau of Administrative Services immediately to notify them of intern’s

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ending date. Administrative Services will provide a written notice to the intern.

! Extensions for intern employment periods must be approved by Administrative Services and the Governor’s Office of Administration. Ample time must be given for this review and decision making process. Any requests for intern extensions, including justification, must be forwarded to Administrative Services for review no later than one month prior to the intern’s scheduled termination date.

4. Utilization of Interns:

! Interns must be supervised by a professional employee, who is technically competent to supervise the intern in their particular field of study.

! Allocation, utilization and education criteria listed in the Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Intern class specifications will be adhered to unless specific exceptions are granted. Class specifications for the ESTIs are attached.

! Interns will be assigned work which is relative to their chosen field of study and which is designed to provide relevant educational development experiences. Interns are not to perform work normally performed by bargaining unit employees covered by a labor/management contract. Intern work assignments generally are to be in the form of a specific project which is not performed by bargaining unit employees.

! Interns may use Commonwealth vehicles if their projects require them to travel in accordance with Commonwealth Travel Policy. It is the supervisor’s responsibility to ensure that interns are made fully aware of any policy requirements, restrictions, and conditions of usage of Commonwealth vehicles prior to the issuance of the vehicle. The intern must possess a valid Pennsylvania State Driver’s License in order to operate a Commonwealth vehicle.

5. Discipline:

! Supervisors will retain the normal disciplinary authority to discipline interns, as with other temporary employees for performance-related reasons. For purposes of the intern program, however, any instances where termination appears to be possible, the situation must first be discussed with Administrative Services, unless the offense is of the nature where immediate discipline is warranted. Supervisors are reminded that Administrative Services are available to provide assistance or consultation of necessary on matters of discipline and performance improvement.

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� PENNVESTOpportunities: PennVest doesn’t have a “Summer Intern Program”, but they often do hirepaid summer interns. Typically, they hire college students in their Harrisburg Office.

Deadline: Applications should be in by May 2014

How to Apply: Contact Paul Marchetti or Brion Johnson at 717-783-6798

� PROBATION & PAROLEOpportunities: Three internship opportunities are available for spring and summer 2014:

#1. Legal intern. These interns need to apply through:

Governor’s Office of General Counsel333 Market Street, 17th FloorHarrisburg, PA 17101717-783-6563

#2. Legal students interning with

Leo Dunn PA Board of Probation & ParoleHarrisburg (2 positions)

The Board’s Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs is looking for a law student with an interest in criminal justice policy and the legislative process. The internships will be focused on researching policy issues and responding to legislative inquiries. Internshipsare expected to begin January 6 for spring semester and May 19 for summer semester. Internships during the spring semester are on a 2-day per week equivalent basis. Summer internships are four to five days per week. All internships are unpaid. Please apply by sending a resume, writing sample and letter of interest to [email protected]

#3. Undergraduate students interning in any of their district offices.

Use the forms that follow and apply as indicated.


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� PUBLIC WELFAREOpportunities: They already have their full complement of interns for Summer 2014.

� REVENUEOpportunities: The Department of Revenue offers Government Services Internships tostudents enrolled in a post-secondary education institution.

Students enrolled in a bachelor’s Accounting program may apply for an internship with theBureau of Audits at one of the eight locations throughout the commonwealth (includingHarrisburg and Pittsburgh). The internship will provide students with hands-on auditingexperience in a state agency. These internships are paid. Flexible work hours and employmentperiods (summer or semester work) are available.

A limited number of general Government Services Internships (generally up to 10) are alsoavailable. These internships are located in either the agency’s headquarters in Harrisburg, PA orPennsylvania State Lottery office in Middletown, PA. These are paid internships available in thesummer.

Deadline: Candidates should apply by March 1.

How to Apply: Complete a non-civil service employment application atwww.employment.pa.gov under the category “Student Summer Employment Positions”. TheBureau of State Employment is responsible for referring potential internship candidates to theDepartment of Revenue.

� SERSOpportunities: The SERS Investment Internship program provides students with anopportunity to gain real world investment exposure and experience in a top-ranking pensionplan which is one of the nation’s oldest and largest statewide retirement systems for publicemployees.

The SERS Investment Office is responsible for recommending, implementing, and managingthe agency’s Investment Fund assets. Management of assets includes performing investmentresearch, implementing new investment strategies, monitoring investment performance, andensuring external investment managers adhere to guidelines. Additional information on theagency’s investment program can be found by clicking on the “Investments” link in the lefthand navigation pane of the SERS website.

SERS Investment Interns work out of the agency’s Harrisburg, Pennsylvania headquarterslocation. Interns must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours a week during normalbusiness hours during the Fall, Spring, or Summer semester. There is flexibility with the days

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and times worked, but a set schedule must be agreed upon and adhered to for the duration ofthe internship.

Intern assignments may include:

—Monitoring cash flow and preparing cash forecasting reports and liquidity schedules

—Maintaining databases

—Preparing materials for board meetings

—Performing qualitative and quantitative analysis of investment managers’ performance

—Monitoring investment managers to ensure guideline compliance

—Assisting with analysis of the portfolios for various asset classes

—Intern eligibility requirements (must meet all requirements):

—Enrolled at an accredited college or university

—Working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Business, Investment Management, or related field

—Will earn college credit for the internship

—Overall GPA of 3.25 or higher

—Available to work a minimum of 15 hours a week during the course of a semester

—Available to work between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM

—Salary and benefit information:Investment Interns currently earn $11.86/hour. Interns are not eligible for any Commonwealth benefits.

Deadline: ASAP

How to Apply: Contact Wendy C.H. Davis, Recruitment and Placement OfficerE-mail: [email protected]: 717-783-8085

� STATE, DEPARTMENT OFOpportunities: No formal program, but sometimes sponsor Finnegan Foundation intern.

Deadline: ASAP

How to Apply: http://www.finneganfoundation.org

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� STATE POLICE

Opportunities: No structured program

Deadline: ASAP

How to Apply: Contact Major Marshall A. Martin at 717-783-5566

� TRANSPORTATIONOpportunities: Visit their website—www.dot.state.pa.us/Internet/Bureaus/pdBOP.nsf/DivClassifHomepage?OpenFrameset

Deadline: ASAP

How to Apply: Online

� TURNPIKE COMMISSION

Opportunities: The Commission usually determines in Mid-February the type and number ofsummer positions we will have available. As of today, that determination has not been madeand the program criteria have not yet been established. Typically however—these are paidpositions. They are usually available in Fare Collection, Maintenance, and a few “office”opportunities (such as an Engineering student, paralegal, etc). Depending on the position, thelocations are all across the state where there is either a Turnpike Maintenance Facility or FareCollection facility.

Deadline: Waiting approval for 2014 intern program. Generally the application process is afirst-come-first-serve system.

How to Apply: Once the program is approved, all applications must be completed online atwww.paturnpike.com. The criteria will also be included online (for example, in the pastapplicants were required to submit transcripts or other proof of enrollment in college). The PTCdoes NOT offer college credits for interns.

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