Monday, April 5, 2021

GIS Intern at ACC

 Intern, GIS


Job Title ID: 270102 

Job Series/Job Family Hourly Series/Hourly Family

FLSA Status Non-Exempt 
Pay Rate$15.00/hr (This is an hourly position) 
Grant Funded? No 
Supervisory? No 
Critical Classification? No 
Reports To VP, Effectiveness and Accountability 



General Statement of Job


To assist in the development, manipulation, organization, analysis, and presentation of GIS data. 


Description of Duties and Tasks


Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


  1. Creating and updating maps

  2. Creating maps and reports using geocoded data

  3. Analyzing GIS data for trends and patterns

  4. Designing draft and final layouts of maps and reports

  5. Compiling spatial information into requested formats



Knowledge


Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.


  • Mapping principles including creating and editing maps, building layers, importing external data and shape files

  • Location and geocoding concepts as related to mapping

  • Using data analysis in the context of location for trends and patterns

Skills


Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.


  • Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.

  • Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.

  • Ability to work independently within departmental policies and guidelines.

  • Respecting a unique and diverse multicultural environment.

  • Maintaining an established work schedule.

  • Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.

  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Technology Skills


  • Demonstrated proficiency with standard office software.

  • Demonstrated proficiency with GIS software

Required Work Experience


  • None

Required Education


  • High school diploma or educational equivalent.

  • College level course in GIS

Preferred Education


 

Special Requirements


Licenses/Certifications; Other


Physical Requirements


  • Work is routinely performed in an office environment.

  • Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling.

  • Occasional lifting of objects up to 20 pounds.

Safety


  • Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Disclaimer


The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Information for this position only

The Office of Institutional Research & Analytics delivers high-quality research and useful data resources for Austin Community College. Our team’s work is guided by shared values and commitments, including: 

  • prioritizing work that supports student success; 

  • providing excellent customer service, accurate and replicable results, effective communication; and 

  • cultivating a shared knowledge base, an orientation toward finding solutions, continuous learning, and peer review.


Interested applicants should send their resume to Connie Wall at cwall@austincc.edu. Cover letter is encouraged.

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