Position overview:
This intern position is located within the GIS Section of the Office of Traffic & Safety, and conducts work on behalf of the entire Traffic & Safety office. The individual will perform a variety of GIS tasks involved with the development, maintenance and implementation of geospatial assets.
Work tasks:
- Utilize both desktop (ArcGIS desktop and ArcGIS Pro) and online (ArcGIS Online) resources to create and edit data assets.
- Creation and customization of both digital and hardcopy maps.
- Will work with end users on collecting needs, documenting and implementing solutions to meet user needs.
- Documentation of data resources.
- Providing end-user training and involved with creation of training materials.
- Identify and implement automation solutions to improve efficiency of office tasks.
Preferred background:
- Interest in working with ESRI and Microsoft products.
- Interest in geospatial and database technologies.
- Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Duration: May-August with possibility transitioning to part time hours in the fall if student remains eligible; course of study remains relevant to the work or student does not complete course of study.
40 hours/week
Salary starting at $14.41/hr.
Contact name: Brad Cutler (brad.cutler@iowadot.us)
Other Requirements: Requirements: The position is only available to students who are currently enrolled in a degree program pertaining to the position duties.
Application Deadline: February 20, 2018
