GIS Intern
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GIS Intern
Salary
$16.46 Hourly
Location
Ames – 50010 – Story County, IA
Job Type
Internship
Job Number
26-01960
Agency
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Opening Date
01/28/2026
Closing Date
2/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-DNP
Point of Contact
Brad Cutler – Brad.Cutler@iowadot.us
Job Description
Position overview:
This intern position is located within the Safety Engineering & Planning Section of the Traffic Operations & Safety Bureau, and conducts work on behalf of the entire bureau. The individual will perform a variety of GIS tasks involved with the development, maintenance and implementation of geospatial assets.
Work tasks:
+ Utilize both desktop (ArcGIS desktop and ArcGIS Pro) and online (ArcGIS Online) resources to create and edit data assets.
+ Creation and customization of both digital and hardcopy maps.
+ Will work with end users on collecting needs, documenting and implementing solutions to meet user needs.
+ Documentation of data resources.
+ Providing end-user training and involved with creation of training materials.
+ Identify and implement automation solutions to improve efficiency of office tasks.
Preferred background:
+ Interest in working with ESRI and Microsoft products.
+ Interest in geospatial and database technologies.
+ Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Requirements: Currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution.
Employer
State of Iowa
Agency
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Address
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa, 50010
Website
https://iowadot.gov/careers/
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