Geographic Information System (GIS) Intern
State of Iowa•Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
The GIS Intern will support Iowa DOT GIS staff with ongoing GIS and data activities. The intern must be located in Central Iowa during the work period and able to work onsite most of the time at the Ames, Iowa duty location. No relocation funding will be provided. Applicants must be actively enrolled in a two- or four-year university; recent graduates are not eligible.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited educational institution.
- Must be actively enrolled in a two- or four-year university; recent graduates are not eligible.
- Must be located in Central Iowa during the work period.
- Must be able to work onsite most of the time at the Ames, Iowa duty location.
Responsibilities
- Review and evaluate GPS tablet data for quality.
- Maintain and develop bureau-based GIS data, metadata, web services, and web maps.
- Collect asset data using imagery, including data on guardrails and attenuators.
- Assist in developing basic ArcGIS Pro desktop and tablet training, webinar recordings, and web map training materials.
- Develop and maintain paper map series for DOT staff.
- Create databases and enter information from paper documents.
- Prepare geodatabases for use with ESRI FieldMaps, Survey123, and QuickCapture mobile applications.
- Document and maintain records of data processing procedures.
- Conduct digital and paper document research.
- Collect field data using Survey123, FieldMaps, and QuickCapture applications on an iPad.
- Develop ArcGIS Dashboards, StoryMaps, Experience Builder applications, and similar tools.
- Evaluate new tools for field data collection and analysis.
- Use Python or Arcade to support data processing and customization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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