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GIS Intern

GeoDecisions

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Location: Madison, WI
Type: Internship
Posted: 04/02/2012
Deadline to Apply: Open - no deadline given by employer
More Information: GIS Intern

GeoDecisions, a division of Gannett Fleming, is an award-winning leader in the information technology industry that specializes in geospatial solutions. Our reputation for success is founded on providing innovative solutions to our clients. In today’s fast-paced world, utilizing the power of spatial information is fundamental to enhancing the decision-making process. GeoDecisions’ experienced staff of professional consultants, analysts, and developers has a complete understanding of integrating this spatial information with cutting-edge technology for the business markets we serve. For more information, visit: www.geodecisions.com.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for completing development tasks as assigned by the project lead
  • Assisting with project requirement gathering
  • Working as part of a team to develop quality and robust solutions
  • Perform a variety of data analysis/processing functions, including analytical data quality reviews, data extraction/loading/transformation, and data organization and cleanup.
  • Prepare the cartographic mapping documents for publication
  • Work onsite at the client’s environment
  • Write detailed and accurate data reports

Qualifications

  •  Must be pursuing a BS degree in Computer Science or a GIS-related field.
  •  Exposure to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is highly desired.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
  • A passion for working with teammates and customers to solve problems
  • Dynamic, personable and self-motivated personality with the ability to work as part of a distributed team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 At least 1-2 years of experience with the following is preferred:

  • GIS Data analysis and management
  • ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox)
  • Various GIS data formats (ESRI shapefiles, personal and file-based geodatabase)
  • Work with ArcSDE and relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle)