Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : 111 Liberty St Suite 100 Columbus, OH
Job Type: Internship
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: PL-6-23
Department: Planning
Division: Data & Mapping
Opening Date: 08/01/2023
Description
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified GIS Intern to join our GIS team within the Data & Mapping Team. A strong candidate will possess the right combination of technical skills, creativity, a collaborative spirit, and self-motivation; and will have a passion for using spatial data to understand and address community needs, with a particular focus on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The GIS intern will assist in supporting the spatial analysis and mapping needs of the Data & Mapping Team as well as other MORPC departments. Increasingly, our mapping work is becoming more digital with a focus on web map creation and the publication of spatial data through MORPC’s open data portal. Helping to maintain these online resources is also a key role for the GIS intern position. This is a year-round internship position.
The Data & Mapping Team manages MORPC’s internal data resources and provides data collection, analysis, and visualization support to the agency’s other departments in areas ranging from Planning & Sustainability to Transportation & Infrastructure Development, to Residential Services, to Communication & Engagement. Externally, we work directly with local governments, community partners, and residents to meet their data and mapping needs. The Data & Mapping Team is also responsible for furthering , which outlines our role as a regional leader in the data analytics space.
Definition:
The GIS intern position will utilize college training to assist with regional GIS data and mapping applications. Work is completed under the direct supervision of other full-time staff and is guided by higher-level planners on a frequent basis.
Examples of Duties
- Collect, manipulate, and update spatial data for Central Ohio region.
- Create file geodatabases and schemas.
- Update and review existing datasets.
- Research data resources and new GIS tools
- Create simple maps and spreadsheets for public/member/staff requests.
- Work with GIS staff on special projects
- Actively support MORPC’s Affirmative Action Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Diversity program, Code of Ethics and other MORPC policies
- These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
MORPC uses ArcGIS 10.5 geodatabases, SQLServer, ArcServer, ArcGIS On-line, Open Data, Microsoft Excel, and Access in its GIS applications. Experience with ArcGIS and Excel are required. Candidate must have experience and a strong interest in the art of data management and map making. Knowledge of basic math and cartography is required. Knowledge of Access, Model Builder, SQL, Python, and Arcade are helpful, but not required.
This position requires effective communication skills (written and oral) and strong organizational skills. The individual must be a team player and can establish good working relationships with peers, as well as work independently and interact with staff and the public in a courteous and professional manner.
Acceptable Experience and Training:
Must be a currently enrolled student; a graduate student or upper class of a 2- or 4-year degree program in Planning, Geographic Information Systems (or related field) is preferred. A combination of training, experience, and education equivalent to this will be considered.
Essential Functions:
Selected candidate must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Ohio. This is a part-time position at 20 hours per week with a hybrid work schedule.
Supplemental Information
MORPC serves as a resource for local officials as they make decisions about economic growth, development, transportation, energy, and environmental sustainability. Through a variety of transformative programs and services, we work to improve the lives of all Central Ohio residents and make the region stand out on the world stage.
One of Central Ohio’s greatest strengths is the diversity of our communities, and to best serve our region, MORPC strives to reflect that diversity. Our work is made better when our team can draw on a wide range of personal experiences and backgrounds, and when each member is open to learning from the experiences of others, both internally and externally. As an equal opportunity employer, we fully support all applicable state and federal laws and regulations and do not discriminate against applicants for employment or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other handicap, genetic information, marital/familial status, veteran status, or income or status with regard to public assistance in any aspects of our personnel policies, working conditions or relationships with employees and applicants for employment.
MORPC is an EOE/AAP employer. Please apply online at or you may mail a resume to: MORPC Attn: PL-6-23 111 Liberty St., Suite 100 Columbus, OH 43215
No phone calls please.
MAJOR MEDICAL & HOSPITALIZATION
Not eligible
DENTAL CARE
Not eligible
VISION
Not eligible
PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE
Not eligible
PERS – Public Employees Retirement System
Employee contribution of 10%, MORPC contribution 14%
MEDICARE
Employee contribution 1.45% matched by MORPC for employees hired on or after April 1, 1986
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Deferred Compensation plans available through the State of Ohio or the County Commissioners Association of Ohio
CREDIT UNION
Columbus Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union for checking, savings and loans or other services
ALTERNATE WORK SCHEDULE
Flexible and staggered working hours may be available for employee’s individual requirements, when work duties permit. Must be approved by department head and executive director.
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
Tuition reimbursement program, seminars, conferences and training offered to develop employees to enhance MORPC outcomes.
TRANSIT PASS
COTA C-Pass-Free to all employees who regularly work more than 15 hours per week.
HYBRID WORKING ENVIRONMENT
A combination of in-office & remote work, with the potential of scheduled days per each, for all positions