Intern - GIS Research Assistant

Job Description:

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region’s success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region’s collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships. ARC functions as the Atlanta region’s federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The Atlanta Regional Commission’s Natural Resources Department (NRD) has an intern position available to support the work of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (District) and other NRD initiatives. The intern will provide general assistance for the District’s research initiatives and work program. The key responsibilities include geospatial data collection, processing, analysis, and visualization, as well as maintaining Geographic Information System (GIS) databases for accuracy and currency. This role requires the creation of maps and other visual outputs to communicate findings, and strong attention to detail and effective communication of technical information are essential.

This temporary position is not eligible for benefits; working up to 29 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide in-depth research, analysis and annotations related to water supply and conservation, wastewater management, stormwater management, public education, and resilience across the Metro Atlanta region.
• Use ArcGIS Pro to collect, verify, analyze, and maintain a variety of regional datasets, including, but not limited to, hydrological features, landcover and imperviousness, utility infrastructure and service areas, greenspaces, and administrative boundaries.
• Process and interpret geospatial data to generate meaningful maps and graphics.
• Organize, analyze, interpret, and summarize related data.
• Write reports, summaries, and other narratives

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Completed an Undergraduate degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science/Studies, GIS, Data Analytics, Geosciences, Urban and Regional Planning, other Science and technology concentrations or similar level of college level education required.
• Requires strong oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote).
• Skilled in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Ability to work independently with general instructions.
• Proficiency in ArcPro and related tools is required.
• Knowledge of municipal water systems, water quality and watershed management is preferred.

Additional Information

About ARC:

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region’s success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region’s collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.

ARC Strategic Framework

Vision — ONE great REGION

Mission Statement

The Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative, data-informed planning and investments.

Our Goals

Our Core Values

Excellence | A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agency’s and our colleague’s success.

Equity | We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have, that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled, that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community, and that policy should be directed with impartiality, fairness and justice towards these ends.

Integrity | In our conduct, communication, and collaboration with each other and the region’s residents, we will act with consistency, honesty, transparency, fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.

Application Process:

The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta region. ARC serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence, so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ARC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, religion or disability.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please contact ARC at 404-463-3100 or Human Resources via email at hr@atlantaregional.org.

ARC offers our full-time regular employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and more!