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State of Iowa

GIS Intern

State of Iowa, Ames, Iowa, us, 50011


Salary:

$16.46 Hourly

Location :

Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA

Job Type:

Internship

Job Number:

25-01023

Agency:

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date:

10/22/2024

Closing Date:

12/5/2024 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag:

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact:

Brad Cutler - brad.cutler@iowadot.us

Job Description

The Iowa Department of Transportation is looking for a student intern who wants to grow their skills and experience in GIS.

This internship position is located within the GIS Section of the DOT's Traffic & Safety Bureau and will work with the entire Traffic & Safety team. This student will perform a variety of GIS tasks involved with the development, maintenance, and implementation of geospatial assets.

What you'll get to do: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.What we're looking for:

Interest in working with ESRI and Microsoft products.Interest in geospatial and database technologies.Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution.