Facilities GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Intern

Johns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate (JHFRE) is seeking a Facilities GIS (Geographic Information systems) Intern to participate in GIS and EDMS (enterprise document management system) activities in support of Facilities operations at Johns Hopkins campuses. As part of the JHFRE IT (information technology) team, the intern will report to the JHFRE GIS Manager and will work to collect information related to buildings and assets. This position includes both office-based and field-based work.
Field-based assignments include data collection outdoors on campuses and indoors at campus buildings. Data may include photos, GPS-based asset location, asset attributes entered into mobile enterprise IT software platforms and devices provided by JHFRE. Office-based assignments may include data management, post processing, indexing of authoritative documents, digitizing, and preparing and delivering maps.
The intern will conduct in-person or remote check-in and check-out calls each day with the GIS Manager to review tasks, issues, and other requirements. The intern will also attend weekly IT team meetings. This position is in person only.
Note: This position is not benefits eligible.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Work on initiatives to enhance the integration of the EDMS and GIS platforms.
• Contribute to the Enterprise Document Management System (EDMS) by archiving and indexing authoritative documents related to assets and facilities.
• Perform field data collection and surveying of campus facilities and exterior assets using mobile devices and applications.
• Perform GIS data updates, data management, and analysis to support development and maintenance of GIS data products.
• Produce printed and/or web-based maps to support JHFRE operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• 2 years related experience.
• Must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program (Associate's or Bachelor's) in the following fields: geography, GIS, environmental sciences, engineering, or related fields.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience with conducting on-site field measurements, surveys, and data collection.
• Experience with GPS and GIS software solutions is a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word.
• Ability to produce accurate, timely delivery of complex materials.
• Organized. Able to prioritize and accomplish a wide variety and scale of projects.
• Committed to the mission of the University, customer service, and best practices in GIS and data management.

Communication

• Exchanges routine and non-routine information with staff, faculty, students, and vendors using effective oral and written communication skills.
• Communicates daily with the JHFRE GIS Manager via Zoom, Teams, and in person.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to navigate the University's various physical locations to collect data/information using field data collection equipment (mobile GPS, tablet computer, camera, laser measuring device).
• Ability to work in a stationary position in an office environment for extended periods of time.

*This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed regularly. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
Classified Title: IT Specialist
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Facilities GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Intern
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OF
Starting Salary Range: Min $21.00 - Max 36.50 HRLY (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Monday - Friday hours vary
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: Systems Support
Personnel area: University Administration
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
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