What: The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire an intern in the Research & Analysis Division of the Planning Department. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is our region’s comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are developing ON TO 2050, a new long-range plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See
Position Description:
The intern will work with the Research and Analysis team. This will be limited, part-time internship of no more than 19 hours/week during the school year, and will involve participating in a variety of geographic information system (GIS)-based data development activities to support long-range population forecasting work at CMAP.
Essential Functions:
- Perform research to support land use, development, and employment monitoring activities
- Edit vector GIS data (digitization and attribute update)
- Conduct quality control and quality assurance on methods and procedures
- Thoroughly document work products for use by other CMAP staff
Qualifications:
Knowledge of general GIS concepts and functions; familiarity with ArcMap interface is required, as are basic office computer skills (word processing, data entry). Prior experience with georeferencing raster data is desired, along with experience in digitizing/editing vector datasets; knowledge of Python or R scripting and automation techniques helpful.
Education and Experience:
Applicants for the position should be enrolled in a graduate degree program in geography, urban planning, or a related field.
Internship Timeframe
The position can begin as soon as the student is available, preferably no later than early November. The student would work no more than 19 hours per week to a total not to exceed 340 hours. Minor start and end-date accommodations may be made upon request. Contact Information
Salary Range: $15.00 per hour
Please submit cover letter and resume via our website at:http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers. Please refer to Job Code (REAN2018).
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