Student Intern - GIS Specialist

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has an exciting opportunity for a Student Intern to join us in our Right of Way Division as a GIS Specialist. This role involves assisting with the development of Geographic Information System (GIS) files and databases, inputting existing NDOT right-of-way projects, generating reports from CAD files for the GIS database, scanning and interpreting project documents, researching files for archiving, and interpreting right-of-way plan sheets. The position offers the potential for employment for up to 4 years with proof of enrollment and requires a minimum of 10 hours of work per week when classes are in session, with potential for full-time work during breaks.

Requirements

Must be a three-fourths student in good standing majoring in a discipline or field related to the work to be assigned.
Basic knowledge of GIS software.
Basic knowledge of MicroStation or CAD software.
Ability to gather and interpret basic GIS information from various sources.
Ability to apply basic methods for geospatial data input and analysis.
Ability to work in collaborative team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Currently enrolled in a higher education program with coursework in Plan/Print Reading, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), or Surveying.
Experience with CAD and GIS software or similar programs beneficial.
Experience using Microsoft Office programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

Responsibilities

Assist Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Right of Way designers with development of Geographic Information System (GIS) files and databases.
Input existing NDOT right-of-way projects into State's GIS database.
Use CAD files to generate a report to be used in the GIS database.
Scan and interpret project related documents to be attached into the database.
Research files of existing projects needing to be archived.
Interpret right-of-way plan sheets.
Perform other duties as assigned.