Administrative Intern (Geographic Information System Specialist) at State of Missouri – Jefferson City, Missouri

This position will be filled at a salary no higher than the posted maximum salary.

Job Location: Central Office, 105 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

The administrative intern (geographic information system specialist) performs routine entry-level activities in the design, implementation, and support of geographic information systems (GIS) applications and databases. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

What you’ll do:

• Creates or integrates updates and edits of the state master roads dataset, including route marking changes, construction changes, and error corrections using a variety of data sources including design plans, intersection log book, aerial photography and other existing maps; edits dataset by manipulating the spatial coordinates and relationships of geographic features (points, lines, and polygons) and associated attributes.
• Create, edit, and update files used to develop state highway maps, district maps, county maps, and a variety of other maps used both internally and externally.
• Writes computer programs to meet specific GIS needs, improve the data entry process for end users, and improve the efficiency of GIS software; runs programs to ensure edits to GIS data are accurate.
• Provides customer service and responds to special requests, including troubleshooting and assisting users with global positioning system and program problems, research and data collection for special requests, and presentations as necessary.
• Extracts graphical data from the map library and processes the data for GIS applications.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
• 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.
• Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

Special Working Conditions:

• This is a wage, non-benefits eligible position, working no more than 1,039 hours per year.
• The typical working hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Preferred Qualifications

MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Please click the following link to learn more about our preferred employee qualities.      
Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation    

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

If you have questions about this position, please contact:

cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov