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GIS Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Data
    Research & Development
  • Ames

AI generated summary

  • You must be an actively enrolled Iowa student at a 2- or 4-year university, able to work regularly in Ames, IA, with no relocation funding available. Recent grads are ineligible.
  • You will review GPS data, maintain GIS databases, collect asset imagery, assist with training materials, document data processes, conduct research, and evaluate field collection tools.

Requirements

  • Student must be located in Iowa during the work period hired for, and able to report to the Ames, IA location on a regular basis (no relocation funding will be provided).
  • Student must be actively enrolled in a 2- or 4-year university (recent graduates are not eligible).
  • Currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution.

Responsibilities

  • Review and evaluation of GPS tablet data for quality
  • Maintenance and development of the bureau-based GIS data, metadata, web-services and web-maps
  • Collecting data using imagery of assets such as guardrail, attenuators, etc.
  • Assisting with the development of basic ArcGIS Pro desktop, tablet training, webinar recording, and web map training materials
  • Development and maintenance of paper map series for DOT staff
  • Creating new databases and entering information from paper documents
  • Preparation of new geodatabases for use with ESRI FieldMaps, Survey123, QuickCapture apps
  • Documenting and maintaining records on data processing procedures
  • Conducting digital and paper document research
  • Collecting field data using Survey123, FieldMaps, QuickCapture applications on an IPad
  • Development of ArcGIS Dashboards, Storymaps, etc.
  • Evaluating new tools for field data collection, analysis, etc.

FAQs

Is this internship remote or in-person?

The internship is in-person, and students must be able to report to the Ames, IA location regularly.

Are recent graduates eligible to apply for this GIS intern position?

No, recent graduates are not eligible; students must be actively enrolled in a 2- or 4-year university.

Is relocation funding provided for this internship?

No, no relocation funding will be provided for students.

What types of tasks will the GIS intern be responsible for?

The GIS intern will assist with tasks such as reviewing GPS tablet data, maintaining GIS data and web services, collecting asset data, developing training materials, and creating geodatabases.

Do I need to be located in Iowa to apply for this position?

Yes, students must be located in Iowa during the work period to be eligible for the internship.

What software will the GIS intern be using?

The intern will primarily use ArcGIS Pro, ESRI FieldMaps, Survey123, and QuickCapture applications.

Will the intern have any opportunities to develop new skills?

Yes, the intern will have the opportunity to assist in the development of training materials and evaluate new tools for field data collection and analysis.

Are there specific qualifications required for this internship?

Yes, candidates must be currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited educational institution.

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