GIS Intern Job at State of Alaska, Anchorage, AK

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  • State of Alaska
  • Anchorage, AK

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To provide a Geography, Geomatics or GIS student intern with practical railroad experience on in researching, documenting, administering and creating various mapping products, and updating other data, in the GIS ecosystem.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Enters and depicts data regarding various subject matters into the GIS database or GIS Environment. This work can be for any department

Assists with GIS maintenance and administrative tasks as needed.

Assists with requests for data and information for internal and external users.


FACTOR 1: Technical and Operational Knowledge

Knowledge of basic computer use is required. The ability to operate a computer and use MS Excel and MS Word is required. Must have course work or experience working with ArcGIS Pro or ArcMap software. Must have basic knowledge of Internet-related and other PC software as well as the ability to learn and explore new software independently. Excellent verbal communication skills; ability to deal with external clients as well as internal staff. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to use discretion when dealing with sensitive or confidential data.
 
FACTOR 2: Analytical Skills and Impact
Must have the ability to analyze record drawings, As-Builts, GPS data, imagery, surveys, plats, field notes and other recorded documents to create and update GIS data, as well as recognize and correct discrepancies in GIS data. Must have the ability to translate and understand information in non GIS styles or formats and apply the information in a GIS context.

 
FACTOR 3: Supervision and Control
The incumbent has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The incumbent works under the direction of the GIS Program Manager in applying academic learning to the performance of assigned duties.

 
FACTOR 4: Communication
Contacts are with IT personnel and other ARRC employees for the purpose of coordinating work assignments and performance of day-to-day duties. The incumbent brings issues and discrepancies to the GIS Program Manager for resolution and receives instructions as to how to handle situations.

FACTOR 5: Working Conditions
Work will be carried out mostly in an office environment. There is a possibility for some work in the field and remote locations.


[ [ [ Please submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. ] ] ]

 

Education Requirements

Must be recently graduated, enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college or university in a curriculum leading to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in geography, land surveying, geomatics, GIS, computer science or other related field.

Work Experience
Additionally, must have one of the following:
  1. One year of curriculum in geography, surveying, geomatics, GIS, or other related field, or
  2. One year of working experience using GIS software for core work functions, or
  3. Any equivalent combination that totals one year.

 

 

Please include any  REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS in your  APPLICANT PROFILE and/or RESUME . If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Your application will be closely reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

 

 

IF   you are select for an interview, then you  MUST  be able to submit a copy of a current drivers record that  reflects the past three (3) years of driving history

The State of Alaska DMV Driving Records are available online: 

 

 

Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department 
E-Mail:  arjobinfo@akrr.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500
Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK

Fax Number: (907) 265-2542
Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer

 

Job Tags

Remote job, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement,

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