Weston Solutions - GIS Developer Internship

GIS Developer Intern 

Weston Solutions delivers integrated environmental, sustainability, property redevelopment, energy, and construction solutions.  This internship would work closely with IT Developers on creating technology initiatives to showcase to our clients.

This position would be full time through the summer; part time is possible if the workload allows and the student wishes to continue on in the fall.

Qualifications:

ArcGIS desktop application suite required.

ArcGIS Server experience ideal.

ESRI Flexviewer API ideal.

Python ideal.

Adobe Flash and Flexviewer Widgets ideal.

JavaScript language and Mapping not required but a plus.

Any mobile application development a plus.

Microsoft Access ideal.

SQL Server is a plus.

 The job is posted on UNT Eagle Network, but resumes can be sent to directly to the contact below.

 Summer McCool

Weston Solutions, Inc.

2705 Bee Cave Rd, Ste 100

Austin, Texas  78746

(512) 651-7111 (Direct)

(512) 699-3288 (Cell)

(512) 651-7101 (Fax)

summer.mccool@westonsolutions.com

 

NCTCOG GIS Technician II

GIS Technician II

Tracking Code

321-153

Job Description

Since 1991, North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Regional 9-1-1 Program has served as the planning and implementation organization for 9-1-1 services on behalf of their local governments. While the technology has changed rapidly over the years, today the North Central Texas region boasts some of the most advanced technology in the 9-1-1 industry and continues to stay on the cutting edge. An integral part of the region’s advanced technological deployments has included several comprehensive Geographical Information Systems (GIS) solutions. As NCTCOG coordinates 9-1-1 GIS for 13 counties within the region, the team’s charter is to assist these counties and their municipalities in administering and developing valuable 9-1-1 GIS data.

The NCTCOG 9-1-1 Program is seeking a GIS Technician to collect, maintain and QA/QC GIS data that will be coalesced in to the Public Safety Enterprise GIS Environment. The position will require a close working relationship with the relevant addressing authority in several counties. This position will assist the on-going expansion and performance of GIS services within NCTCOG. Do you have strong technical and GIS skills? Are you considered innovative? Do you demonstrate a customer focus and action orientation to provide quality service to an organization? Do you have a strong sense of teamwork and integrity? If so, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for!

Required Skills

• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Extensive knowledge of Esri GIS Software products
• Strong database skills and knowledge of query languages
• Good decision making abilities
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to multi task and work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work well under pressure, in time-sensitive situations, and during regularly changing priorities

Required Experience

• Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree in a related field of study or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of related work experience is required.  GIS industry experience is preferred.

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and national criminal background check in order to receive an employment offer from NCTCOG.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee’s authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Job Location

Arlington, Texas, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

NCTCOT Transportation Planning Internship

Intern - Transportation Planning

Tracking Code

297-153

Job Description

Since 1974, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area.  The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise.

The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking Interns to provide assistance associated with long-range transportation, financial, environmental, social, and multimodal corridor studies.  Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online.  To be considered for any other NCTCOG position that may currently be open, applicants need to apply online separately for those postings.  Qualified candidates must be attending an accredited college or university while in the position and able to work at the NCTCOG offices in Arlington, TX.  All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing work experience, as well as a current resume.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collecting and analyzing transportation, financial, environmental, and demographic data
• Developing performance measures, scenarios, and goals for long-range planning activities
• Updating social and environmental planning tools
• Compiling and summarizing studies
• Writing reports and compiling documents for publishing
• Creating maps using Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Preparing public outreach and education materials
• Preparing presentations
• Coordinating and attending meetings

Required Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft programs
• Working knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Strong analytical skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment

Required Experience

• Work requires knowledge in a general professional or technical field that may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency.  Must be attending an accredited college or university during employment.  Proof of enrollment/degree plan will be required.  Pursuit of a degree in a related field desired.
• No work experience required; at least one year of school-related experience preferred

Salary

Minimum of $11.86 per hour 

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and national criminal background check in order to receive an employment offer from NCTCOG. 

The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee’s authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Job Location

Arlington, Texas, United States

Position Type

Intern

NCTCOG Community Outreach Intern

Intern - Community Outreach

Tracking Code

325-153

Job Description

Since 1974, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area.  The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking an Intern to support the Transportation Department’s community outreach and public involvement program.  Typical initiatives include contributing to outreach and communication efforts related to transportation projects and programs.  Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online.  To be considered for another Intern position or any other NCTCOG position that may currently be open, applicants need to apply online separately for those postings.  Qualified candidates must be attending an accredited college or university and able to work at the NCTCOG offices in Arlington, TX.  All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing work experience, as well as a current resume.  Please note that this is not a summer-only internship position. 

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Searching daily for transportation news articles
• Drafting Web site, social media and publication content
• Researching new opportunities and best practices for expanding social media efforts and traditional print and online publications
• Gathering and organizing materials to take to community events
• Assisting  in developing and maintaining a database, including entering data, of department photos for use in publications, social media and other materials
• Assiting in the creation of infographics
• Assisting in the development of department videos
• Maintaining reports on the reach and effectiveness of social media
• Attending meetings and community events, some of which may occur during weekday evenings or weekends
• Serving as a representative of NCTCOG’s goals and mission

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher and Outlook
• General knowledge of social media as a tool to engage the public
• Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented, organized, creative, and ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment

Required Experience

• Work requires knowledge in a general professional or technical field that may be obtained with six-months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency.  Must be attending an accredited college or university during employment.  Pursuit of a degree in advertising, public relations, marketing, political science or planning is preferred, but not required. 
• No work experience required

Salary

Minimum of $11.86 per hour 

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  All candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and national criminal background check in order to receive an employment offer from NCTCOG.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee’s authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Job Location

Arlington, Texas, United States

Position Type

Intern

EnLink Midstream GIS Internship

EnLink Midstream GIS Internship

Department Description:

            The EnLink Midstream GIS Group currently manages a little over 7300 miles of pipelines across the South Central and Midwestern US.   We work in a team environment utilizing the latest Esri Software available including ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE and Portal for ArcGIS.

Position Description:

             The intern will work with the GIS Group in assisting with the process of data mining, data updating, and data creation in an Enterprise Geodatabase.  Tasks will include:

• Georeferencing Alignment Sheets and entering missing pipeline information.
• Updating structures and other encroachments along the pipelines.
• Other duties as needed.

Position Requirements:

• Candidates should be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Geography/GIS and in their Junior or Senior year.
• Candidates should have demonstrated experience with ESRI ArcGIS 10.x software.
• Experience with the following is a plus but not required: Geodatabase/ArcSDE and Georeferencing.
• Skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel; be detail-oriented; and possess strong oral and written communication skills.

Position Details:

• Must be able to work 30 - 40hrs/week between June 2nd and August 8^th excluding holidays.
• Office location is in Uptown near Cedar Springs & Fairmount.
• This is a paid internship.

Please send your resume to Mike Long at michael.long@enlink.com