Summer 2024 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern - ( 24000019 )

　　Description

　　Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development, and mentorship. Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to perform in today’s technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority.

　　Our internships are project-based; therefore, the skills that we seek vary based on the needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to apply, but please see education experience/requirements for specifics about what disciplines each internship project is seeking.

　　Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year and full-time (40 hours a week) during the summer.

　　In this role within the Scheduling & Service Planning department’s Strategic Planning & Policy unit, interns will:

　　Gather pertinent asset data from databases, and create, update, and run scripts and models to access and convert the tabular data to a GIS compatible format.

　　Update and run scripts to automate the access and conversion of the tabular data to a GIS compatible format.

　　Upload and configure a web application on ArcGIS Online to visualize the data and promote the use of GIS throughout the agency.

　　Primary work location for this role: CTA Headquarters (567 W. Lake Street, Chicago Illinois 60661)

　　Qualifications

　　Educational Experience/Requirements:

　　Preferred Major(s): Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning

　　Preferred Level of Education: College junior and above

　　Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by your academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university

　　Physical Requirements:

　　The demands associated with the normal office environment

　　Must be able to comply with office policy to work on-site twice per week

　　Light physical activity, including walking outdoors and climbing stairs

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills

　　Strong oral and written communication skills

　　Good analytical and critical thinking skills

　　Good organizational skills with attention to detail

　　Good project management skills

　　Proficiency in ESRI software-- ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Model Builder, etc.

　　Python

　　Experience writing, running, and scheduling scripts

　　Ability to troubleshoot and research

　　Ability to think spatially

　　Creativity

　　Additional Details: Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

　　Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.

　　CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected] prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

　　Primary Location : USA-Illinois-Chicago

　　Job : Internship

　　Job Posting : Jan 12, 2024, 2:36:55 PM

　　Position Type: : Part-time Temporary (PTT)

　　Req ID: 24000019