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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregonmetro/jobs/4463065/gis-and-cartographic-intern
Position SummaryHello, we’re Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow. Metro’s Planning, Development and Research department convenes people across the greater Portland region to think about the future of transportation and land use. Metro manages the boundary that separates urban land from rural land in the Portland region and works with communities to plan for future population growth and meet needs for housing, employment, transportation and recreation. This includes planning for major transit investments and supporting transit oriented development, local land use planning, community and economic development through grants and partnerships. Metro serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the metropolitan area that includes Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington County. As an MPO, Metro works collaboratively with cities, counties and transportation agencies to decide how to invest federal highway and public transit funds within its service area. It creates a long-range transportation plan, leads efforts to expand the public transit system and helps make strategic use of a small subset of transportation funding that Congress sends directly to the MPO. Metro’s P,D&R department also serves as the regional clearinghouse for land information and coordinates data and research activities with government partners, academic institutions and the private sector. Metro's Research Center provides:
The Planning, Development & Research Department is looking for a GIS and Cartographic Intern to provide GIS, cartographic and visualization technique support to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) staff for the Portland metropolitan area. The intern will work closely with planning and public involvement staff. The intern will gain an understanding of regional transportation policies, project evaluation methods, the transportation funding process, as well as research, analysis, writing, graphic design, and public outreach skills. The ideal candidate is a person who is enthusiastic, dedicated, and eager to learn more about the transportation planning and funding fields. This position is open to graduate students or recent graduates seeking work experience in the field of planning and public administration. Candidates should have a bachelor’s or pursuing a master’s degree in public administration, planning, urban design, geography, or a related field. As the GIS and Cartographic Intern you will
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro’s goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community. Learn more about Metro’s Diversity Action Plan TO QUALIFY We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant. Minimum qualifications
If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years. Hybrid Telework At this time, this position is designated as “hybrid telework.” You will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The manager will work with you to identify a schedule that balances the operational needs of the department and your needs. Employees must reside in Oregon or Washington to work at Metro SCREENING AND EVALUATION The application packet: The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.
The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATION The full-salary range for this position is step 1 $20.20 per hour to step 3 $24.00 per hour. However, unless a candidate’s qualifications justify, based on the Oregon Pay Equity Act requirements and Metro’s internal equity review process, the appointment will likely be made between Step 2 $22.00 per hour to the equity range Step 3 $24.00 per hour. This position is eligible for overtime and is non-represented. It is classified as an Intern. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions. View the classification description. Questions? Recruiter: Lamarkus Gilliard Email: [email protected] Comments are closed.
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