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Nebraska Public Power District is a public corporation and political subdivision of the state of Nebraska. We operate an integrated electric utility system including generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. We work in partnership with other utilities, businesses, and community leaders to serve more than 530,000 Nebraskans with retail or wholesale electric power and energy-related services. As a public power utility, we are governed by an 11-member Board of Directors, popularly elected from within our chartered territory which includes all or parts of 84 of Nebraska's 93 counties.

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You must be enrolled in an accredited college/university with at least 12 semester units in a related major and maintain enrollment throughout the internship. College credit may apply.

You will set up and maintain hardware/software, resolve issues, track work history, assist clients, perform equipment maintenance, and provide software support as assigned.

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</div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><p><b>Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)</b> has an immediate opening for a <b>IT Support Intern</b> located at the <b>Columbus General Office</b><b> </b>in<b> Columbus</b>, <b>Nebraska</b>. Position closes April 10, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. This position can support 20-30 hours per week during the school year, depending on student availability, and 40 hours per week when school is not in session.</p><br>
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Position Summary</b></h2></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>This is a temporary entry-level technical position with a focus on end-user customer service and technical skills development.</p><br>
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<p>Incumbent will assist Enterprise Technology (ET) Support with various work to support computer users through the installation and maintenance of various desktop hardware and software components, procedural documentation to be captured into a knowledge retention application (ComAround), and the ET Service Center by providing coverage answering phones and resolving customer (District colleagues) issues.</p>
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Education, Training and Experience</b></h2></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>The Intern must be enrolled in an accredited two&#8209;year or four&#8209;year college/university carrying a minimum of 12 semester units or eight quarter units with freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior standing in a related major and must maintain enrollment throughout the internship. The internship/training must be in the student's field of study. College credit may apply to some internships.</p>
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Licenses and/or Certifications</b></h2></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>Not Applicable</p>
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Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities</b></h2></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>Setup, maintain, and repair District-owned computer hardware and software assets, including printers. Perform routine equipment maintenance ensuring software and hardware are maintained with current security patches or versions. Maintain equipment inventory.</p><br>
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<p>Install, test, maintain, and support packaged (such as off-the-shelf) hardware and software based on scripted instructions.</p><br>
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<p>Investigate computer problem reports until satisfactory resolution is obtained. Track and maintain a history of work done on personal computers.</p><br>
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<p>Work in accordance with assigned priorities and schedules based on assigned notifications created by customers or oneself.</p><br>
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<p>Assist ET Service Center by providing coverage answering phones and resolving customer (District colleagues) issues. Communicate effectively with clients on problems and propose and implement solutions in a timely manner.</p><br>
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<p>Provide software assistance, including, but not limited to, creation and maintenance of spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.</p>
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Accountable for other duties as assigned.</i></b></h2>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Core Competencies</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Customer Focus</div><div>
Employees &amp; Teamwork/Diversity &amp; Inclusion</div><div>
Integrity/Excellence</div><div>
Public Service/Environmental Stewardship</div><div>
Safety</div></div></div></div><br>
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<p><b>Salary Information</b><i> - </i>Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth.</p><br>
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<p><b>Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: </b>$24.89 - $28.72 per hour</p><br>
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<p><b>Travel Required:</b> Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) <i>Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.</i></p><br>
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<p>Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.</p><br>
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<p>If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.</p><br>
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<p><b><i>Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer</i></b></p>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.</p>
</div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Benefits</b></h2><p>
Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD &mdash; quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world.</p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Salary</b></h2>
<p>Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.</p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Retirement Savings</b></h2>
<p>NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options &ndash; a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee&rsquo;s hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing.</p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Health &amp; Wellness</b></h2>
<p>At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles.</p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Other Benefits</b></h2>
<p>Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.</p>
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IT Support Intern
Columbus, NE, US, 68602-0499
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a IT Support Intern located at the Columbus General Office in Columbus, Nebraska. Position closes April 10, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. This position can support 20-30 hours per week during the school year, depending on student availability, and 40 hours per week when school is not in session.


Position Summary
This is a temporary entry-level technical position with a focus on end-user customer service and technical skills development.

Incumbent will assist Enterprise Technology (ET) Support with various work to support computer users through the installation and maintenance of various desktop hardware and software components, procedural documentation to be captured into a knowledge retention application (ComAround), and the ET Service Center by providing coverage answering phones and resolving customer (District colleagues) issues.

Education, Training and Experience
The Intern must be enrolled in an accredited two‑year or four‑year college/university carrying a minimum of 12 semester units or eight quarter units with freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior standing in a related major and must maintain enrollment throughout the internship. The internship/training must be in the student's field of study. College credit may apply to some internships.

Licenses and/or Certifications
Not Applicable

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Setup, maintain, and repair District-owned computer hardware and software assets, including printers. Perform routine equipment maintenance ensuring software and hardware are maintained with current security patches or versions. Maintain equipment inventory.

Install, test, maintain, and support packaged (such as off-the-shelf) hardware and software based on scripted instructions.

Investigate computer problem reports until satisfactory resolution is obtained. Track and maintain a history of work done on personal computers.

Work in accordance with assigned priorities and schedules based on assigned notifications created by customers or oneself.

Assist ET Service Center by providing coverage answering phones and resolving customer (District colleagues) issues. Communicate effectively with clients on problems and propose and implement solutions in a timely manner.

Provide software assistance, including, but not limited to, creation and maintenance of spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
Customer Focus
Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion
Integrity/Excellence
Public Service/Environmental Stewardship
Safety

Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth.

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $24.89 - $28.72 per hour

Travel Required: Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD — quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world.
Salary
Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.
Retirement Savings
NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options – a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee’s hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing.
Health & Wellness
At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles.
Other Benefits
Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.
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