GIS Intern

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Intern
Job Number: 2024-086
Department: Alaska Railroad Corporation
Opening Date: 10/07/2024
Closing Date: 10/18/2024 12:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: RR - Non Represented
Range: NR01
Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To provide a Geography, Geomatics or GIS student intern with practical railroad experience on in researching, documenting, administering and creating various mapping products, and updating other data, in the GIS ecosystem.
Duties and Responsibilities: Enters and depicts data regarding various subject matters into the GIS database or GIS Environment. This work can be for any departmentAssists with GIS maintenance and administrative tasks as needed.Assists with requests for data and information for internal and external users.
FACTOR 1: Technical and Operational Knowledge
Knowledge of basic computer use is required. The ability to operate a computer and use MS Excel and MS Word is required. Must have course work or experience working with ArcGIS Pro or ArcMap software. Must have basic knowledge of Internet-related and other PC software as well as the ability to learn and explore new software independently. Excellent verbal communication skills; ability to deal with external clients as well as internal staff. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to use discretion when dealing with sensitive or confidential data.
FACTOR 2: Analytical Skills and Impact
Must have the ability to analyze record drawings, As-Builts, GPS data, imagery, surveys, plats, field notes and other recorded documents to create and update GIS data, as well as recognize and correct discrepancies in GIS data. Must have the ability to translate and understand information in non GIS styles or formats and apply the information in a GIS context.
FACTOR 3: Supervision and Control
The incumbent has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The incumbent works under the direction of the GIS Program Manager in applying academic learning to the performance of assigned duties.
FACTOR 4: Communication
Contacts are with IT personnel and other ARRC employees for the purpose of coordinating work assignments and performance of day-to-day duties. The incumbent brings issues and discrepancies to the GIS Program Manager for resolution and receives instructions as to how to handle situations.
FACTOR 5: Working Conditions
Work will be carried out mostly in an office environment. There is a possibility for some work in the field and remote locations.
( ( ( Please submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. ) ) )
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirements
Must be recently graduated, enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college or university in a curriculum leading to an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in geography, land surveying, geomatics, GIS, computer science or other related field.
Work Experience
Additionally, must have one of the following:

1. One year of curriculum in geography, surveying, geomatics, GIS, or other related field, or
2. One year of working experience using GIS software for core work functions, or
3. Any equivalent combination that totals one year.

Additional Required Information
Please include any REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS in your APPLICANT PROFILE and/or RESUME . 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.
IFyou are select for an interview, then you MUST be able to submit a copy of a current drivers record that reflects the past three (3) years of driving history .
The State of Alaska DMV Driving Records are available online:
Contact Information
Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department
E-Mail:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500
Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK
Fax Number: (907) 265-2542
Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer
Alaska Railroad Corporation Benefits
The following briefly describes the main benefits available to regular employees of the Alaska Railroad Corporation. Actual benefits differ by bargaining unit.
Retirement Plans
ARRC Pension Plan - Participation is mandatory. You are automatically enrolled in the Plan when you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Employees contribute 9% of their Earnings on a pre-tax basis. The Railroad is exempt from participation in Social Security; however, Medicare Tax is withheld. Participants vest with 5 years of eligible Vesting Service which entitles one to receive a pension benefit at retirement age.
Tier 2 Description (Employees hired after July 1, 2015)
Normal Retirement Age is age 65, however, the plan allows one to retire as early as age 60. The formula for a monthly Normal Retirement Benefits is 2% x Final Average Earnings x all Credited Service.
Early retirement, survivor and disability benefits are available for vested participants.
401(k) Tax Deferred Savings Plan - Participation is optional. You may enroll once you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Depending on the bargaining unit, there may be an employer match.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Participation is optional for non-represented employees.
Insurance and Flexible Spending Plans
All plans are optional except the RR Dental Plan for bargaining unit employees.
Health Insurance Plan
A comprehensive health insurance plan, self-insured by the ARRC and administered by Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska. Coverage is also available for the employee's spouse and dependent children. ARRC and the participant share the premium cost. Bargaining unit employees are Eligibility after 90 days, and non-represented employees are eligible as of the date of hire.
The Railroad offers a Prefered Provider Organization plan (PPO Blue Essentials) and a Consumer Directed Healthcare Plan with a Health Saving Account (Gold Essentials). The Plans have the following features.
The Railroad also offers two dental plans.
The Railroad National Dental for repersneted employees
The Alaska Railroad Optional Dental Plan for both represented and non-represented employees.
Paid Leave & Holidays
Vacation Leave -accrual per bi-weekly pay period:
Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 4 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 8 Hours
Non-Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 8 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 10 Hours
Sick Leave: accrues at 4 hours (Represented) or 2 hours (Non-Represented) per pay period.
11 Paid holidays
For additional information regarding these benefits, please go to
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Are you recently graduated, enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college or university in a curriculum leading to an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in geography, land surveying, geomatics, GIS, computer science or other related field?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have one year of curriculum in geography, surveying, geomatics, GIS, or other related field?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have one year of working experience using GIS software for core work ?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have any equivalent combination that totals one year?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have proof of enrollment and documentation of curriculum studied?

• Yes
• No

06
Can you perform the essential duties of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question