Salary: $16.46 HourlyLocation : Ames - 50010 - Story County, IAJob Type: InternshipJob Number: 25-01023Agency: 645 Iowa Department of TransportationOpening Date: 10/22/2024Closing Date: 12/5/2024 11:59 PM CentralLinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNPPoint of Contact: Brad Cutler - ...@iowadot.usJob 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.