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State of Iowa
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GIS Intern
State of Iowa
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Location
Iowa, 50319
Salary
$16.46 - $16.46
per hour
Type
Internship
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SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This internship at the Iowa Department of Transportation involves using mapping software to build, update, and manage location-based data for traffic safety projects.
The intern will create maps, gather input from team members to solve problems, document resources, train others, and find ways to automate routine tasks for better efficiency.
It's a great fit for college students interested in geography, data management, and teamwork in a government setting.
Key Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited educational institution
- Proficiency in ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Pro for data creation and editing
- Experience with ArcGIS Online for online geospatial resources
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Interest in ESRI products, Microsoft tools, geospatial technologies, and databases
Full Job Description
Position overview:
This intern position is located within the Safety Engineering & Planning Section of the Traffic Operations & Safety Bureau, and conducts work on behalf of the entire bureau.
The individual will perform a variety of GIS tasks involved with the development, maintenance and implementation of geospatial assets.
Work tasks:
- Utilize both desktop (ArcGIS desktop and ArcGIS Pro) and online (ArcGIS Online) resources to create and edit data assets.
- Creation and customization of both digital and hardcopy maps.
- Will work with end users on collecting needs, documenting and implementing solutions to meet user needs.
- Documentation of data resources.
- Providing end-user training and involved with creation of training materials.
- Identify and implement automation solutions to improve efficiency of office tasks.
Preferred background:
- Interest in working with ESRI and Microsoft products.
- Interest in geospatial and database technologies.
- Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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