Student Assistant-GIS Internship

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Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today

Job Summary

Columbus State University (CSU) is seeking detail-oriented and motivated GIS Interns to support the CSU GIS Team at Fort Benning. This internship is part of an Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) between CSU and Fort Benning, aimed at enhancing geospatial capabilities for the Directorate of Public Works (DPW). Interns will play a key role in building and maintaining an Enterprise GIS system that supports infrastructure planning, asset management, and operational efficiency across the installation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cataloging and linking historical and current as-built drawings to GIS spatial objects using a custom web application.
• Conduct field verification of over 5,000 Real Property assets not currently represented in DPW¿s GIS.
• Organize and digitize legacy records, including a 7-year backlog of CD/DVD-based documentation.
• Collaborate with CSU GIS staff and Fort Benning personnel to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Required Qualifications

• At least one college level GIS course that provides experience with ArcGIS Pro and the following topics
  • Data management of feature classes and attribute tables
  • Coded domain values & enumerations
  • Attribute Field Types
  • Definition Queries using SQL
• Preference will be given to applications with Experience in the following ArcGIS Online features
  • Web Maps & Applications such as Experience Builder & Survey 123
  • Expression languages
    • Arcade Expression Language for attribute rules & content display
• Strong competency in Microsoft Excel
  • Lists
  • Pivot tables
  • Logic statements
  • Hyperlinks
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Proposed Salary

This position is an hourly position paying $20 per hour. This position works up to 25 hours per week.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover letter

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Institutional Values

Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.

Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.

Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.

Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.

Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.

Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities;
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Other Information

Learning Outcomes

Interns will gain hands-on experience in:

• Enterprise GIS development and data integration.
• Field data collection techniques and GPS workflows.
• Geospatial data management and quality assurance.
• Real-world application of GIS in infrastructure and facilities management.

Special Applicant Instructions

Visit Columbus State University's online Careers portal to drive your career with us The online applicant system provides you with the ability to review job opportunities and apply to those that you are interested in and feel qualified for. Each job posting has a summary description of the position and required qualifications. All job applications must be submitted through the online portal system.

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