GIS Internship w/ Portland Public Schools

Portland Public Schools (PPS) seeks a qualified Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist intern to work on a half-time basis through June 30th, 2015. The internship will start on or before Monday April 13th, 2015.

This is a great opportunity to work on an Active Transportation planning project that spans 2,306 miles of routes to school within a 152 square mile service area that includes portions of unincorporated Multnomah County, as well as portions of Clackamas and Washington Counties. The project will benefit over 45,000 students served by the District.
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The intern will support a GIS Planning Specialist and produce spatial and non-spatial data/information relevant to pedestrian network analysis, student walk-area assessment, and student walk route finding. The intern will produce maps and report graphics. Field verification of data and mapping is required.

This is a paid, limited term position and renewable for up to three months dependent on available funding. PPS will provide a workstation and all required software to complete assigned tasks. The individual in this position must demonstrate understanding and compliance with PPS policies and procedures, and applicable rules, regulations and laws. The position requires a criminal background check and reference check.


QUALIFICATIONS
Education.
Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or near completion, in Community Development, Planning, Geography, or related field with a minimum 12 credit hours in GIS from an accredited college or university.

Preferred:

• Post-bachelor or graduate level course work or training in GIS from an accredited college or university.
  

Experience:

• Conducted network analysis in ArcGIS during a for credit course and/or within a public agency or nonprofit work environment.
• Conducted field verification of GIS data analysis during a for credit course and/or within a public agency or nonprofit work environment.

Technical Job Related Knowledge, Skill, Abilities:

• Theoretical understanding of GIS methods.
• Proficient in ArcGIS Network Analyst and working in a geodatabase environment.
• Proficient in MS Office software applications, including MS Excel.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses:

• Must be licensed driver.

Other: 

• Familiarity with cultural competency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Please send a letter of interest, current resume, and two references to: Justin Fallon Dollard, PPS Planning and Asset Management [email protected] no later than 5pm, Friday April 3rd, 2015. The position will remain open until qualified applicants are identified. This position may close early. General inquires and questions should be sent to: [email protected].

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