Entry-Level GIS Intern
Job Summary:
- The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) is seeking an Entry-Level GIS Intern to help in the development and rectification of key GIS datasets throughout our region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Digitization, Data Entry, Research
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Planning, GIS, Geography program or a closely related field.
- One (1) year experience with mapping, data reconfiguration and statistics.
- ESRI ArcGIS Suite Experience- Preferably ArcGIS Pro experience.
- Microsoft Office Suite Experience- Access, Excel, Word
Learning Objectives:
- At the end of the internship, the intern will have a strong foundation in creating, editing, and visualizing spatial data.
- Gain hands-on experience in a real business setting and learn key tasks.
- Understand and contribute to team goals.
Physical Requirements:
75% Sitting, 10% Walking, 15% Standing, 80% Use of hands, 5% Reaching 90% Talking / Hearing; Lifting < 10 lbs.; Near vision, Color vision
Work Environment:
Ability to perform field work in environmental conditions that include exposure to outdoor elements (sun, wind, precipitation).
A personal vehicle will be required for use in travelling to counties throughout the Pittsburgh 10-county region.
SPC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our applicants, staff, and commission, and invite applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
SPC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when necessary throughout our interview process. Please address these accommodations to our HR Director.
Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic atmosphere is core to SPC’s mission. Service, Resiliency, Innovation, and Accountability are the core values that unite the SPC team, inspiring one another to support others as they seek to reach new levels of excellence.