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Job Summary
Columbus State University (CSU) is seeking detail-oriented and motivated GIS Interns to support the CSU GIS Team at Fort Benning. This internship is part of an Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) between CSU and Fort Benning, aimed at enhancing geospatial capabilities for the Directorate of Public Works (DPW). Interns will play a key role in building and maintaining an Enterprise GIS system that supports infrastructure planning, asset management, and operational efficiency across the installation.
Responsibilities

• Assist in cataloging and linking historical and current as-built drawings to GIS spatial objects using a custom web application.
• Conduct field verification of over 5,000 Real Property assets not currently represented in DPW's GIS.
• Organize and digitize legacy records, including a 7-year backlog of CD/DVD-based documentation.
• Collaborate with CSU GIS staff and Fort Benning personnel to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Required Qualifications

• At least one college level GIS course that provides experience with ArcGIS Pro and the following topics
  • Data management of feature classes and attribute tables
  • Coded domain values & enumerations
  • Attribute Field Types
  • Definition Queries using SQL
• Preference will be given to applications with Experience in the following ArcGIS Online features
  • Web Maps & Applications such as Experience Builder & Survey 123
  • Expression languages
    • Arcade Expression Language for attribute rules & content display
• Strong competency in Microsoft Excel
  • Lists
  • Pivot tables
  • Logic statements
  • Hyperlinks
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Proposed Salary
This position is an hourly position paying $20 per hour. This position works up to 25 hours per week.
Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover letter

Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.
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Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities;
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *
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Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
Other Information
Learning Outcomes
Interns will gain hands-on experience in:

• Enterprise GIS development and data integration.
• Field data collection techniques and GPS workflows.
• Geospatial data management and quality assurance.
• Real-world application of GIS in infrastructure and facilities management.

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