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Form of workPURPOSE OF POSITION:
To provide a degree seeking student with an opportunity to gain practical railroad experience in the areas of Real Estate, surveying & mapping, land management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Duties and Responsibilities:Maps data related to contracts for display in the Alaska Railroad web mapping application. Performs due diligence when needed to verify and ensure data is true and correct.Assists with mapping other land related information as needed.Performs land records research.Assists with land management related tasks as needed.Assists with mapping buildings, utilities and other railroad facilities in the field.
FACTOR 1: Technical and Operational Knowledge
Knowledge of basic computer use is required. Must be willing and excited to learn and explore new software independently. Must have excellent attention to detail, precision and accuracy. Coursework, knowledge, skills, abilities or interests in any of the following subjects is desirable but not required: Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Microsoft Word, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Programming or Science, Microsoft Excel & Word, Information Technology, Building Information Management (BIM), Real Estate Leasing & Market Analysis, Photogrammetry & Drone Data Collection, Reading Construction Plans, Geometry & Trigonometry, Project Management, Document Management, Technical Writing, Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, Property Management, Real Estate & Contract Law, Utility & Railroad Operations, Database Management, and Data Science.
FACTOR 2: Analytical Skills and Impact
Focus on efficiently and accurately mapping data which will assist in long term planning and decision making. Assists railroad departments when need which may include but is not limited to Real Estate, Project Management, Engineering, Right of Way and Public Projects, and Information Technology.
FACTOR 3: Supervision and Control
The incumbent has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The position is within the Alaska RailroadReal Estate Department which includes facilities, leasing, permitting, land management, and environmental personal. The incumbent works under the direction of the Manager, Land Services and Geospatial Programs in applying academic learning to the performance of assigned duties.
FACTOR 4: Communication
Contacts are with Real Estate Department personnel and other ARRC employees for the purpose of coordinating work assignments and performance of day-to-day duties. In a learning environment, the incumbent brings issues and discrepancies to the Land Services Specialist or Manager for resolution, and receives instructions as to how to handle situations.
FACTOR 5: Working Conditions
Working conditions are primarily office based in Anchorage, Alaska with the exception of possible field work within the railroad yards, Alaska Railroad Corporation reserve lands, and up and down the railbelt. Field work may include mapping rail infrastructure such as buildings, utilities, and boundary monumentation.
Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college or university in a curriculum leading to a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree. Proof of enrollment is required. Applicants shall clearly indicate or provide proof of desired coursework, knowledge, skills, abilities or interests listed in the Technical and Operational Knowledge as part of their application package or within the online application.
The above reflects only the more significant details for the performance of the job and is not intended to be all inclusive.
PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE ANY REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS IN YOUR APPLICANT PROFILE AND COVER LETTER. If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Your application will be closely reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department
E-Mail: arjobinfo@akrr.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500
Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK
Fax Number: (907) 265-2542
Employment Type: Intern
To provide a degree seeking student with an opportunity to gain practical railroad experience in the areas of Real Estate, surveying & mapping, land management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Duties and Responsibilities:Maps data related to contracts for display in the Alaska Railroad web mapping application. Performs due diligence when needed to verify and ensure data is true and correct.Assists with mapping other land related information as needed.Performs land records research.Assists with land management related tasks as needed.Assists with mapping buildings, utilities and other railroad facilities in the field.
FACTOR 1: Technical and Operational Knowledge
Knowledge of basic computer use is required. Must be willing and excited to learn and explore new software independently. Must have excellent attention to detail, precision and accuracy. Coursework, knowledge, skills, abilities or interests in any of the following subjects is desirable but not required: Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Microsoft Word, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Programming or Science, Microsoft Excel & Word, Information Technology, Building Information Management (BIM), Real Estate Leasing & Market Analysis, Photogrammetry & Drone Data Collection, Reading Construction Plans, Geometry & Trigonometry, Project Management, Document Management, Technical Writing, Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, Property Management, Real Estate & Contract Law, Utility & Railroad Operations, Database Management, and Data Science.
FACTOR 2: Analytical Skills and Impact
Focus on efficiently and accurately mapping data which will assist in long term planning and decision making. Assists railroad departments when need which may include but is not limited to Real Estate, Project Management, Engineering, Right of Way and Public Projects, and Information Technology.
FACTOR 3: Supervision and Control
The incumbent has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The position is within the Alaska RailroadReal Estate Department which includes facilities, leasing, permitting, land management, and environmental personal. The incumbent works under the direction of the Manager, Land Services and Geospatial Programs in applying academic learning to the performance of assigned duties.
FACTOR 4: Communication
Contacts are with Real Estate Department personnel and other ARRC employees for the purpose of coordinating work assignments and performance of day-to-day duties. In a learning environment, the incumbent brings issues and discrepancies to the Land Services Specialist or Manager for resolution, and receives instructions as to how to handle situations.
FACTOR 5: Working Conditions
Working conditions are primarily office based in Anchorage, Alaska with the exception of possible field work within the railroad yards, Alaska Railroad Corporation reserve lands, and up and down the railbelt. Field work may include mapping rail infrastructure such as buildings, utilities, and boundary monumentation.
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Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college or university in a curriculum leading to a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree. Proof of enrollment is required. Applicants shall clearly indicate or provide proof of desired coursework, knowledge, skills, abilities or interests listed in the Technical and Operational Knowledge as part of their application package or within the online application.
The above reflects only the more significant details for the performance of the job and is not intended to be all inclusive.
PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE ANY REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS IN YOUR APPLICANT PROFILE AND COVER LETTER. If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Your application will be closely reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department
E-Mail: arjobinfo@akrr.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500
Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK
Fax Number: (907) 265-2542
Employment Type: Intern
