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GIS Data Intern

GIS Data Intern

Mountainland Association of GovernmentsOrem, UT, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $17.50 / hour

Job Summary :

The GIS Planning Intern will provide GIS support to the Analytics division in the MAG Planning Department. MAGs Planning Department oversees transportation planning, programming, policy, data analytics, and community planning for the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in Utah County and the Rural Planning Organization (RPO) in Summit and Wasatch Counties, providing a forum for discussion and cooperation among local government representatives concerning region-wide issues.

This role involves preparing and updating GIS data, maps, and tools to support regional forecasting and planning efforts. Tasks include verifying land use and transportation data, maintaining public maps, and handling various GIS-related duties.

This is a part-time, up to 19 hours per week position expected to last no more than 6 months.

Responsibilities :

  • Prepare input GIS data for the MAG forecasting models, which influence population

projections and projects included in the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).

  • Process and consolidate land use and transportation data for Summit, Utah, and

    • Wasatch Counties.

  • Create and update public-facing web maps.
  • Produce high-quality maps and datasets intended for key stakeholders.
  • Support GIS needs in other divisions in the MAG Planning Department.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Qualifications :

  • Working towards a BS or MS degree in geography, urban planning, civil engineering,

    • or other related discipline

  • Experience working in Esri GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online)
  • An understanding of regional transportation and land use planning in Utah County
  • Experience using Google Workspace
  • Familiarity with programming tools (e.g., Python, HTML, etc.)
  • Proactive, detail-oriented attitude
  • Availability to work an average of 19 hours per week
  • Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle
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