Transportation Planning and GIS Intern (College)

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Transportation Planning and GIS Intern (College)

Salary

$16.67 Hourly

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

N-2023-71906

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Plng and Rsch

Opening Date

12/18/2023

Closing Date

9/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

U2710

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

98

Pay Group

ST01

Bureau / Division Code

5100

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Planning and Research

Worksite Address

400 North Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

ra-pdsummerprogram@pa.gov

Contact Email

ra-pdsummerprogram@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's Bureau of Planning and Research as an intern and be part of an exciting opportunity! We are looking for GIS students who can assist us in performing Geological Information Systems (GIS) and data scanning tasks to help us transition to publicly accessible web-based data sources. Don't miss out on this chance to join our team! 





DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position you will be responsible for scanning historical highway transfer documents and maps, performing testing and quality control on applications, and reporting data discrepancies. You may also conduct research and outreach on public transportation routes and pickup sites, as well as recreational trail sites. In addition, you may also assist in the creation of prototypes to aid in the transition to GIS based maps from MicroStation format.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:  

  • Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. 
  • Some positions may require travel
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

  • Must be a high school graduate or college student enrolled (or intending to enroll) on a full-time basis in a 2- or 4- year post-secondary education program for the fall semester
  • You must be in good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher).
  • You must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Special Requirement: Certain positions require verification of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License

Preferred Majors (not required):

  • Statistics
  • Geography
  • GIS
  • Planning
  • Mathematics
  • Geology

Additional Requirements: 

  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
  • You must attach transcripts to your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing dateLate applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.  

 

Veterans: 


Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

 

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.  

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*


Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. 

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* 

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

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Which county do you prefer to work in? (Select only one.)
  • Adams
  • Allegheny
  • Armstrong
  • Beaver
  • Bedford
  • Berks
  • Blair
  • Bradford
  • Bucks
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  • Centre
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  • Clarion
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  • Lackawanna
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  • Philadelphia
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  • Union
  • Venango
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  • Wayne
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Select other counties that you are willing to work in. (You may select more than one county.)
  • Adams
  • Allegheny
  • Armstrong
  • Beaver
  • Bedford
  • Berks
  • Blair
  • Bradford
  • Bucks
  • Butler
  • Cambria
  • Cameron
  • Carbon
  • Centre
  • Chester
  • Clarion
  • Clearfield
  • Clinton
  • Columbia
  • Crawford
  • Cumberland
  • Dauphin
  • Delaware
  • Elk
  • Erie
  • Fayette
  • Forest
  • Franklin
  • Fulton
  • Greene
  • Huntingdon
  • Indiana
  • Jefferson
  • Juniata
  • Lackawanna
  • Lancaster
  • Lawrence
  • Lebanon
  • Lehigh
  • Luzerne
  • Lycoming
  • McKean
  • Mercer
  • Mifflin
  • Monroe
  • Montgomery
  • Montour
  • Northampton
  • Northumberland
  • Perry
  • Philadelphia
  • Pike
  • Potter
  • Schuylkill
  • Snyder
  • Somerset
  • Sullivan
  • Susquehanna
  • Tioga
  • Union
  • Venango
  • Warren
  • Washington
  • Wayne
  • Westmoreland
  • Wyoming
  • York
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Internship Requirement - Are you currently enrolled PART or FULL-TIME in a two-year degree, bachelor's degree, or advanced degree program?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Internship Requirement - Will you complete (or have completed) the first year of an associate degree or bachelor degree program by May 2024?
  • Yes
  • No
05
What major program of study are you enrolled in? (Type N/A if you are not currently enrolled in any program).
06
Internship Requirement - Are you currently in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Are you a Pennsylvania resident or currently enrolled as a full-time student at a Pennsylvania college or university?
  • Yes
  • No
08
At which college or university are you enrolled?
09
What is your anticipated date of graduation:
  • May 2024
  • December 2024
  • 2025
  • 2026
  • 2027
  • 2028
10
If you answered May 2024 to the question above, do you intend to transfer to an advanced or graduate degree program FULL-TIME in Fall 2024? (If yes and selected for a position, you will be required to provide proof of that intention in the form of graduate program registration or acceptance documents.)
11
Do you have a valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license or equivalent which is not under suspension?
  • Yes
  • No
12
Provide your valid PA driver's license number in the text field. (Type "N/A" if not applicable.)
13
Some positions may require you to lift and move heavy objects of a reasonable weight. Are you able to lift and move heavy objects of a reasonable weight?
  • Yes
  • No
14
Do you have a relative working for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation?
  • Yes
  • No
15
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, provide the name of the employee and their relationship to you. If you answered "No", type "N/A".
16
Have you attached a copy of your unofficial transcript?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120