Pathways Intern: Geospatial Data Technician
About The Position
The Geospatial Data Technician Intern will help transform the official Geologic Map of Wisconsin into a modern GIS dataset for public and educational use. Working primarily in ArcGIS Pro, the intern will digitize geologic formations, create and edit spatial data, check the dataset for errors, and help prepare it for eventual publication through GeoData@Wisconsin. This internship provides an opportunity to take GIS skills learned in the classroom and apply them to a large-scale professional project. The completed dataset may also support educational mapping projects, including the Ice Age Trail Educator Geologic Map.
Requirements
- Applicants must be in good academic standing.
- Applicants must be enrolled in 12 or more undergraduate credits during each participating term.
- Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Junior or senior standing in Geospatial Sciences or a related field.
- Coursework or demonstrated experience using ArcGIS Pro.
- Strong attention to detail and spatial reasoning skills.
- Ability to work independently and make consistent progress toward project goals.
- Comfort completing detailed digitization and data-editing tasks.
- Interest in GIS, cartography, geography, geology, or related fields.
- Commitment to producing accurate, high-quality geospatial data.
Responsibilities
- Digitize geologic formations in ArcGIS Pro using heads-up digitizing techniques.
- Create and edit polygon features representing Wisconsin's bedrock formations.
- Apply topology rules and identify and correct gaps, overlaps, and other spatial errors.
- Attribute features using standardized geologic unit codes and descriptions.
- Maintain consistent symbology and organized GIS data.
- Assist with creating metadata for the completed dataset.
- Conduct regular quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) checks.
- Prepare completed GIS data for eventual submission to GeoData@Wisconsin.
- Maintain organized project files and documentation.
- Meet weekly with the faculty supervisor to review progress, troubleshoot challenges, and establish upcoming project goals.
- Communicate questions, challenges, and ideas for improving project workflows.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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