Course credit for internships

Course credit for internships

Students who are interested in obtaining credit for internships should first secure an internship with a provider. Once confirmed, contact Dr. Hudak, for permission to register for GEOG 4920/5900.

You will be required to compile a portfolio during the course of your internship and provide a letter of assessment from the internship provider. Both will be used to determine a "grade" for the course.

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

City of Denton - EMO Energy Market Intern

SALARY RANGE
$0.00 Hourly

DESCRIPTION:
Under Supervision of the Energy Market Manager, uses acquired and taught skills to support EMO Market & Operations activities. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Assist in completion of daily operations procedures
  • Perform analysis using software such as MS Excel on the ERCOT market
  • Provide support for ongoing projects within EMO
  • Search for, identify and extract web-based information to support market analytics and operations
  • Assist EMO group in meeting strategic power supply and portfolio management objectives
  • Assist in ongoing and new Power Supply group projects as requested
Additional Duties: 
  • Performs other duties as assigned


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent and pursuing / attained college degree in related field to energy, finance, business, computer science or engineering
OR
  • Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
  • Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
  • Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
  • Basic skills in with MS Office products including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
  • General knowledge of electric grid and generation sources in Texas electric markets.
  • Ability to self-motivate, take ownership of job responsibilities, and be pro-active in seeking solutions for the department


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 30 days of hire per state law)
  • Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check


PREFERENCES:
  •  Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Overall Strength Demands: The following describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

  
Sedentary
 X 
Light
  
Medium
  
Heavy
  
Very Heavy

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes N = No
E = extensive
(100-70%)
M = moderate
(60-30%)
I = infrequent
(20-10%)
A = Almost never
(<10%)
Task
Code
Task
Code
Task
Code
Task
Code
1.  Standing
M
6.  Pushing/Pulling
A
11.  Crawling
A
16.  Vision
Y
2.  Sitting
M
7.  Overhead Work
A
12.  Bending
I
17.  Hearing
Y
3.  Walking
M
8.  Fine Dexterity
M
13.  Twisting
I
18.  Talking
Y
4.  Lifting
A
9.  Kneeling
A
14.  Climbing
A
19.  Video Display
Y
5.  Carrying
I
10.  Crouching
A
15.  Balancing
A
20.  Other
Y


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids: The essential functions of this position require the use of telephone, computer, laptop, small projector, photo copier and printer. 

Environmental Factors: This position is required to work indoors in environmentally controlled areas. 

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

TO APPLY


City of Denton - Administrative Intern II Recycling

SALARY RANGE
$13.25 Hourly

DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for assisting the Recycling Division with daily office operations, public information/education outreach programs, and research projects 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Assists with computer operations, which includes spreadsheet design, data entry, and retrieval
  • May prepare letters, emails, and similar administrative responses and support functions upon request
  • Assists with special research studies, which includes compiling data, analyzing results, preparing reports or illustrative materials
  •  Assists with public information/education projects at schools, civic, church, non-profit or community groups; and special events. 
  • Researches information suitable for social media outreach
  • Represents organization as mascot at schools and community events
  • Communicates effectively to diverse audiences including both children and adults
  • Maintains educational and outreach materials inventory
Additional Duties: 
  • Performs other duties as assigned


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Completion of two (2) years of college with coursework in some of the following: Environmental, Biological, or Earth Sciences; Education; Public Administration; Marketing; Social or Political Science; Business
OR
  • Two years of experience related to teaching, education, research, or collecting/compiling data.
OR
  • Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
  • Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
  • Ability to perform all job duties in a manner that is consistent with the City of Denton's mission to be a leader among cities in delivering outstanding quality services and products through citizen involvement, innovation and efficient use of resources
  • Ability to maintain a professional appearance


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License prior to employment
  • Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
  • Requires occasional evening or weekend work


PREFERENCES:
  • Upperclassman or graduate student
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or GIS applications   
  • Some knowledge of statistics and experimental design
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
 
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The following describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
 
 
Sedentary
 
Light
 
Medium
 
Heavy
 
Very Heavy

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
 
E = extensive
(100-70%)
M = moderate
(60-30%)
I = infrequent
(20-10%)
A = almost never
(<10%)
Task
Code
Task
Code
Task
Code
Task
Code
   1. Standing
M
   6. Pushing/Pulling
I
 11. Crawling
A
 16. Vision
Y
   2. Sitting
M
   7. Overhead Work
A
 12. Bending
A
 17. Hearing
Y
   3. Walking
M
   8. Fine Dexterity
E
 13. Twisting
A
 18. Talking
Y
   4. Lifting
M
   9. Kneeling
A
 14. Climbing
A
 19. Video Display
Y
   5. Carrying
M
 10. Crouching
A
 15. Balancing
Y
20. Other
 


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of a computer and working knowledge of standard Office programs, A/V projection equipment, telephone, fax machine, copier.
 
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in office, school, and public environments.


City of Denton - Real Estate GIS Intern

SALARY RANGE
$10.00 Hourly

DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for GIS technical support of the Real Estate Division in delivery of the City of Denton’s programs and services. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Meets with staff to define data needs, requirements, and required outputs.
  • Collects, verifies and analyzes real estate and demographic data.
  • Performs mapping, graphs, and analysis using ESRi – ArcMap 10.1 GIS software and related equipment.
  • Updates, modifies, populates, existing databases; creates new databases based on division needs.
  • Gathers, analyzes, and integrates spatial data, and determines how best the information should be displayed using GIS.
  • Operates and maintains GIS system hardware, software, plotter, digitizer, color printer, and cameras. Moves, copies, deletes, and adds files, drawings, and maps to output reports in hard copy or electronic transfer.
  • Digitizes and verifies legal descriptions and surveys using GIS tools for properties as needed.
  • Performs ownership and title research.
  • Prepares spreadsheets and graphs in MS Excel.
  • Assists in preparing MS PowerPoint or other presentations for clients, staff, City Council, and Public Utility Board.
  • Performs research on GIS related products, trends, and projects.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited university program of study in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geography, computer science, or a closely related field is preferred
OR
  • Have completed two years of higher education toward a GIS or related field
OR
  • Obtained GIS certification
Core Competencies:
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers.
  • Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
  • Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind.
  • Knowledge of GIS software and applications.
  • Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve defined practical problems.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection.
  • Knowledge of other computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Applications such as Excel and Power Point.
  • Ability to accept and implement feedback from supervisors, colleagues, customers and others.
  • Ability to understand and manage emotions, and accurately assess the emotions of others.
  • Ability to develop and apply sufficient self-motivation to achieve tasks and to excel in the position.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 30 days of hire per state law)
  • Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
  • Must be able to work an average of 20 hours per week


PREFERENCES:
  • Preference will be given to applicants currently in a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) curriculum
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have AutoCad experience
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have website design experience


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Overall Strength Demands: The following describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

  
Sedentary
 X  
Light
  
Medium
  
Heavy
  
Very Heavy

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes N = No
E = extensive
(100-70%)
M = moderate
(60-30%)
I = infrequent
(20-10%)
A = Almost never
(<10%)
Task
Code
Task
Code
Task
Code
Task
Code
1.  Standing
M
6.  Pushing/Pulling
M
11.  Crawling
I
16.  Vision
Y
2.  Sitting
E
7.  Overhead Work
I
12.  Bending
M
17.  Hearing
Y
3.  Walking
M
8.  Fine Dexterity
M
13.  Twisting
I
18.  Talking
Y
4.  Lifting
M
9.  Kneeling
M
14.  Climbing
I
19.  Video Display
Y
5.  Carrying
M
10.  Crouching
M
15.  Balancing
Y
20.  Other



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the daily use of a computer, calculator, copier, printer, plotter, office phone, and other general office machinery.

Environmental Factors:
The majority of essential functions of this position are performed in an office environment 

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

TO APPLY

City of Denton - GIS Intern

SALARY RANGE
$10.00 Hourly

DESCRIPTION:
The Geographical Information System (GIS) Intern is responsible for maintenance and updating current GIS layers, and creation of new layers of the online GIS mapping for the Planning and Development Department in relation, but not limited to, parcels, land use, gas wells, and gas lines located within the City of Denton and the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). The GIS Intern is under the general supervision of the Planning Manager or designee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Maintains online interactive gas well mapping program
  • Creates maps and graphs, using GIS software and related equipment
  • Meets with users to define data needs, requirements, and required outputs
  • Gathers, analyzes, and integrates spatial data from staff and determine how best the information can be displayed using GIS
  • Analyzes geographic relationships among varying types of data
  • Prepares metadata and other documentation
  • Analyzes and maintains Microsoft Excel databases
  • Operates and maintains GIS system hardware, software, plotter, digitizer, color printer, and video camera. Move, copy, delete, and add files, drawings, and maps to output reports in hard copy or electronic transfer
  • Presents information to users and answer questions
  • Retrieves stored maps
Additional Duties:
  • Performs other duties as assigned


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited university program of study in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geography, computer science, or a closely related field is preferred
OR
  • Have completed two years of higher education toward a GIS or related field
OR
  • Obtained GIS certification
Competencies:
  • Knowledge of GIS software and applications
  • Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve defined practical problems
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection
  • Knowledge of other computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Applications such as Excel Spreadsheet
  • Have excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, and the general public
  • Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed
  • Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind
  • Ability to accept and implement feedback from supervisors, colleagues, customers and others
  • Ability to understand and manage emotions, and accurately assess the emotions of others
  • Ability to develop and apply sufficient self-motivation to achieve tasks and to excel in the position
  • Ability to get along with customers and co-workers
  • Ability to perform all job duties in a safe manner
  • Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
  • Ability to perform all job duties in a manner that is consistent with the City of Denton’s mission to be a leader among cities in delivering outstanding quality services and products through citizen involvement, innovation and efficient use of resources


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check (for positions requiring driving as an essential function), and criminal history background check
  • Must have a valid Class “C”/ or “Commercial” Driver’s License prior to employment (if the essential functions require driving) OR Must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within six months of date of hire
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be able to work an average of 20 hours per week


PREFERENCES:
  • Preference will be given to applicants currently in a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) curriculum


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Overall Strength Demands: The following describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

  
Sedentary
 
Light
  
Medium
  
Heavy
  
Very Heavy

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes N = No
E = extensive
(100-70%)
M = moderate
(60-30%)
I = infrequent
(20-10%)
A = Almost never
(<10%)
Task
Code
Task
Code
Task
Code
Task
Code
1.  Standing
M
6.  Pushing/Pulling
M
11.  Crawling
I
16.  Vision
Y
2.  Sitting
E
7.  Overhead Work
I
12.  Bending
M
17.  Hearing
Y
3.  Walking
M
8.  Fine Dexterity
M
13.  Twisting
I
18.  Talking
Y
4.  Lifting
M
9.  Kneeling
M
14.  Climbing
I
19.  Video Display
Y
5.  Carrying
M
10.  Crouching
M
15.  Balancing
M
20.  Other
 



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids: The essential functions of this position require the daily use of a computer and all office related machinery, (i.e. calculator, copier, printers, plotters, phones, etc.)

Environmental Factors: The essential functions of this position are performed in an office environment and involve long hours in front of a computer screen. 


This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

TO APPLY

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

GIS Analyst - CBRE

Job Description
Job Title:
GIS Analyst
Job ID:
2012049234
Location:
TX-Dallas
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular

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Company Profile
Our Employee Advantage
At CBRE, you are empowered to take your career path into your own hands. Enjoy workplace flexibility in a global organization with tremendous scale. Work in an inclusive and collaborative environment with supportive teammates. Be challenged to grow and be your best every day. Come experience the employee advantage at CBRE.
Our Company
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (in terms of 2014 revenue). The Company has more than 70,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 400 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting.
Our Values
CBRE’s RISE Values—Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence—are at the core of everything we do and how we interact with each client, employee and community we touch.
Come join us and RISE to the top!   www.cbre.com         
Division Profile
CBRE | UCR began in 1988 as United Commercial Reality, a Dallas - based brokerage firm specializing in retail commercial real estate. Acquired by CBRE in January, 2015, CBRE | UCR is now a recognized leader in Texas retail commercial real estate, offering retailer representation, property representation, asset + property management, investment sales and development services with a special line of business focused on Urban environments.
Responsibilities
Produces a variety of high quality geographic and demographic materials for marketing purposes; Uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) fundamental concepts, practices and procedures proficiently to accomplish analytical work. Supports education, communication, and marketing of capabilities; as well as providing analytical support to both internal and external clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Consults with sales professionals to define project requirements, investigating various approaches to attain end results.
  • Develops advanced specialized maps, utilizing geographic and demographic information using programming, database, and graphics skills. Assists with Mapping Center quality control processes while adhering to company policy on quality assurance.
  • Mentors the activities of GIS Technicians, including support for analytical mapping jobs for production; provides support and assistance for extra workload as needed.
  • Fulfills Team Lead responsibilities in the absence of GIS Team Lead.
  • Assists Mapping Center GIS Manager, Specialist, and GIS Team Leads with training and communications efforts for both the team and internal clients.
  • Educates internal and external clients about GIS capabilities and resources; seeks end-user/customer input regarding additional geographic services and enhancements to existing services and processes.
  • Consults with and advises sales professionals and management on geographic information available, analytical projects, and higher end products.
  • Extracts demographic information from various databases for use in maps or reports.
  • Maintains library of previously designed material for future use.
  • Logs and prioritizes work assignments using the Mapping Order System. Assists with analysis, research, design, and implementation of all mapping tools, templates, standards, and software as well as creates a knowledge base of standard templates and techniques.
  • Obtains and maintains accurate market data (e.g., existing and proposed locations of office buildings, malls, shopping centers, retailers) for their assigned offices.
  • Proactively searches for new and different data and sources of data, integrating this data in real estate applicable mapping uses.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
  • May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers.
  • May coordinate and assign tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university with a major or minor in Geography or related field; or Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, with training in GIS technology.
  • Requires 3 - 5 years of experience.
CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES
  • None.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
  • Ability to effectively present information.
FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply operations such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
  • Advanced proficiency in MapInfo Professional (or similar application), word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications required. Knowledge of GIS terms and definitions, real estate terms and definitions, real estate analytical methods required.
  • Proficiency in MapInfo or Atlas GIS and GIS-related technologies required.
  • Knowledge of Company information systems preferred.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
  • Decisions made with understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.
  • Responsible for setting own project deadlines.
  • Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.
EOE Statement
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans
*LI-AC1


TO APPLY

City of Plano GIS Technician


Job Title: GIS Tech
Job ID: 215414
Location: Planning
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hourly Salary Range: Minimum $19.057500 to Maximum $28.586250

Job Details

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Updates and maintains various GIS layers and databases, including the City's street, parcel, centerline, subdivision and utility data, using ESRI-ArcMap software by interpreting information from new subdivision plats, tax rolls, and as-built civil engineering plans. 
  • Creates and maintains documentation for GIS layers applications and procedures. 
  • Performs quality control review for assigned GIS data layers. 
  • Prepares maps/data required from various GIS layers as directed. 
  • Links GIS features to Laserfiche images using the City’s current Imaging Retrieval System for “as-built” drawings. 
  • May troubleshoot and assist with maintaining various printers and plotters as directed. 
  • Assists customers in the mapping area as directed. 
  • The incumbent interprets engineering construction plans and various digital data for ESRI-ArcMap use, and develops and maintains documentation for the adding, converting and maintenance of GIS data. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
  • Requires working knowledge of ESRI-ArcMap software; ability to read and understand civil engineering plans, site plans and plats; working knowledge of computers and peripheral equipment. 
  • Position requires effective verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Proficiency with ESRI-ArcMap software, proficient using the COGO tools in ESRI-ArcMap software required. 
  • Requires basic ESRI-ArcMap analysis and map creation. 
  • Must be skilled in the use of computer and peripheral equipment and have the ability to accurately document technical information. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associates Degree in Computer Science, GIS, or related field.
One year of experience in ESRI-ArcMap software; one year in civil engineering.

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Texas Class C driver's license.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D


TO APPLY



Wednesday, November 25, 2015

National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) Internships

NEON 2016 Internship Opportunities.  

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To see internship opportunities for next summer, click on a link to see a full description of the opportunity including requirements for the position.
Terrestrial Microbial Ecology Internship: internship will include compilation and analysis of microbial metagenomic data from soils, and some work assisting with field site characterization efforts.
Terrestrial Ecology/Instrumentation Internship: internship will include site characterization field work and computer work analyzing the influence of instrument set-up and tower infrastructure on the quality and accuracy of meteorological measurements.
Engineering/Calibration Internship: internship will include optimization and evaluation of gas system calibration.
Airborne Observation Platform Internship: internship will involve developing software tools for open access of AOP data products, including performing preliminary analyses using the tool.
GIS Internship: internship will involve assisting with all aspects of GIS support work (e.g., integrating internal and external spatial datasets, preparing and publishing maps, updating metadata) and preparing maps to support field logistics.
EcoInformatics Internship: internship will involve assisting with building ontologies describing NEON data, writing an external API to NEON data, or writing code to generate dynamic data visualizations of NEON data.
______________________________________________________     

Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Current undergraduate with a least one semester of undergraduate studies remaining
  • US Citizen or permanent-resident status

When applying for an internship position, you will need to write a paragraph addressing how your background, coursework, and experience help prepare you for the position. See the How to Apply page for instructions.

Internship Applications are due February 15, 2016.

For more info: http://www.neoninc.org/learn-experience/internships/opportunities

GIS Professional, FEMA Flood Study

Entry Level Geographer

All times are in Central Standard Time.
Job ID 
4008
# of Openings 
1
Job Location 
US-TX-Dallas
Posted Date 
9/11/2015
Category 
Geography/GIS
Relocation Assistance 
No

More information about this job:

Job Description:
Dewberry is seeking a GIS professional for FEMA Flood Study and water resource related projects. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join an exciting team of professionals. The position offers great potential for professional growth in a fantastic working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to flood studies and water resource projects. Typical projects involve assisting federal, state and local clients in completing flood study related projects. Technical responsibilities include:

Responsibilities:
  • Assisting engineers in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, modeling, and floodplain mapping;
  • Production of Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and updating related geospatial databases;
  • Developing flood risk products and performing flood risk assessments;
  • Perform analysis on GIS datasets for flood hazard  mapping and risk projects;
  • Checking for graphical and technical accuracy of FIRM deliverables and associated reports;
  • Coordinating with the project team, project managers, clients, local communities, and other contractors to compile all data necessary to produce the most up-to-date product.
  • Apply GIS in other water resource related projects to help identify and solve client challenges.
Required Skills & Required Experience:
  • Bachelor degree required (Master degree a plus), geography or GIS degrees preferred
  • 0-5 years of professional work experience in geography (preferably in FIRM production and National Flood Insurance Program knowledge)
  • Knowledge, interest, and project experience in GIS  (ArcGIS 10 or higher) applications
  • Strong oral, people, and written communication skills 
Desired Skills:
  • Strong ArcGIS, MS Excel and MS Access skills to leverage various data sources for use in GIS projects
  • Background in water resources consulting that include hydrology and hydraulic work.
  • CFM (Certified Floodplain Manager) is a strong plus
  • Knowledge of FEMA's MIP tracking and reporting system a plus
  • Any experience in Program implementation that included reading and implementing specifications for clients.