Student Intern - GIS Specialist

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Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$18.617

Job Posting:

JR2026-00025735 Student Intern - GIS Specialist (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has an exciting opportunity for a Student Intern to join us in our Right of Way Division as a GIS Specialist.

Job Duties:

• Assist Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Right of Way designers with development of Geographic Information System (GIS) files and databases.
• Input existing NDOT right-of-way projects into State's GIS database.
• Use CAD files to generate a report to be used in the GIS database.
• Scan and interpret project related documents to be attached into the database.
• Research files of existing projects needing to be archived.
• Interpret right-of-way plan sheets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Must be a three-fourths student in good standing majoring in a discipline or field related to the work to be assigned.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a higher education program with coursework in Plan/Print Reading, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), or Surveying.
• Experience with CAD and GIS software or similar programs beneficial.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

Other:

• Employment may be possible for up to 4 years with proof of enrollment in an accredited college. Class schedules must be submitted at the beginning of employment to verify enrollment and transcripts of grades.
• Must be able to work at least 10 hours a week (or more to be determined by the employing agency based on the applicants' class schedules) when classes are in session.
• Temporary, full-time work may be available during breaks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of GIS software.
• Basic knowledge of MicroStation or CAD software.
• Ability to gather and interpret basic GIS information from various sources; apply basic methods for geospatial data input and analysis; work in collaborative team environment; communicate effectively.

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Benefits

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