Du Page County Forest Preserve District
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Job Summary:
This position is designed specifically for a GIS student. The student will work under the direction of the GIS Coordinator. Work involves collecting assets in the field utilizing Trimble GPS equipment and will also be updating GIS files, geodatabases, shapefiles, and utilizing ArcGIS applications.
Duties:
- Develop digital mapping utilizing GIS software
- Complete data collection projects using Global Position Systems (GPS) unit
- Edit GIS layers as required; utilities, sidewalks, signs, parking lots and roads
- Map book creation, production, and printing
- Updating geodatabase processes
- Perform other duties as required
Qualifications:
Required:
- Background or familiarity with ArcGIS, GPS Pathfinder Office, Microsoft Office – Excel/Word
Preferred:
- BS in Geography, GIS or related field
Special training or other license, certification, etc:
Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography Information Management, Urban and/or Regional Planning, Computer Science or related field; Working knowledge of ESRI’s Archinfo and ArcView software; Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Trimble GPS hardware and software systems, and ERDAS software desirable; must have a valid Driver’s License
Skills in:
Working independently to conduct field surveys and data collection; communicating effectively, verbally and in writing; prioritizing and managing multiple tasks and projects; reasoning logically regarding operational aspects of database applications; troubleshoot software and hardware; understand and follow verbal or written instructions; maintaining effective working relationships
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