COLLEGE INTERN

City of Amarillo•Amarillo, TX

3d•$18

About The Position

The Amarillo Metropolitan Planning Organization (AMPO) is seeking a Part-Time intern to work on transportation planning projects. The AMPO develops, operates, and disseminates the Amarillo Metropolitan Region's regional transportation network. The AMPO, in conjunction with its regional partners, has created a collaborative work environment with regional transportation groups and local stakeholders. All applications must include a cover letter explaining job experience and a recent résumé.

Requirements

Be currently enrolled in a college or university, with coursework in engineering, GIS, Planning, Architecture, Business Management, or a related experience; or any combination of relevant education and experience, such as Geography or related field, that provides the following knowledge and abilities:
Training in Esri ArcGIS
Experience in the areas of data analysis, planning, experience may be gained during academic studies or professional experience.
Knowledge of: The fundamental principles of geographic information systems, mapping
Maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
Fundamental principles of transportation planning
Ability to conduct and summarize research
Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops
Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines
Knowledge of Esri ArcGIS, Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to: Import GIS data from other sources; Edit and maintain existing GIS data; Create new data formats (such as shape files) from current data; Create Access databases; Understanding roadway networks, either through experience or education; Experience with land-use or demographic models, either through experience or education; Experience utilizing GIS software programs (i.e. TransCAD, ESRI, Post-GIS, etc.); Ability to explain analytical and technical subjects to staff in formal presentations, documents, and verbal communication; Ability to work independently and in a team environment; Ability to pay attention to details;

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain geospatial and tabular datasets. This may include project tracking information or other data as assigned
Imports GIS data from other sources, generates various data formats from existing data, and scans, corrects, and uses imagery to validate datasets
Assist with project tracking, map printing, and general administrative duties
Creating maps as needed
Assist with Public involvement
Assist with meeting preparation
Assist with preparing staff reports, databases, and spreadsheets
Communicate with various stakeholders
Assist with compiling, analyzing, and interpreting data for reports
Assist with developing and updating various transportation plans
Perform related duties as required.