GIS/GPS Mapping Intern

OzarksGo • Fayetteville, AR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

OzarksGo, a telecommunications subsidiary of Ozarks Electric Cooperative, is seeking a GIS/GPS Mapping Intern. This internship position involves working no more than 80 hours a month and requires the applicant to be enrolled in an accredited university/college program. The intern will be responsible for accurately locating underground fiber path access points using handheld Trimble devices, assisting in tagging pedestals, noting construction changes, and collecting access address information. The role requires representing OzarksGo professionally to members and the public, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited university/college program.
• Must have better than average math skills and technical interest.
• Must be able to increase knowledge and skill in technical matters through on the job training.
• Must be able to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Must be able to effectively present information either by correspondence or in face-to-face situations.
• Must be able to apply problem-solving techniques to oral or written instructions.
• Must have valid driver's license without violation, which would prohibit insurability.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle in unfavorable road conditions.
• Must be familiar with working on computers in Windows environment.
• Must be able to use Handheld Trimble unit.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ArcGIS and Trimble Pathfinder and Terraflex is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Using handheld Trimble devices to accurately locate (sub-meter accuracy) all underground fiber path access points such as Pedestals, Vaults, handholes and Flowerpots for Phase 1 and 2 fiber construction builds located in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
• Working according to the original build order of the construction project using construction map books and iPad map viewer information.
• Assisting in tagging the pedestals to help cross reference real world assets to the GIS fiber database.
• Noting changes from the map books to the actual construction so the database can be updated.
• Noting the access address field for each path access point that they collect.
• Performs other such duties as requested or required by the position.
• Shall be required to perform any other duties assigned in order to fulfill the objectives of OzarksGo.
• Represent OzarksGo in a professional manner and to do everything possible to answer inquiries about OzarksGo and, if unable to do so, to refer them to appropriate OzarksGo personnel.
• Represent OzarksGo in a positive manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED