GIS Intern

WORKING AT UNITED:

Building Opportunity

Working at United is more than just a job, it's being a part of something bigger.  United employees make a difference in our communities by providing our neighbors with an opportunity to run a business, communicate with family and friends across the world, and access unlimited resources.  United also builds opportunities for our employees to develop professionally, grow their careers, and use their skills to help others. 

Seize your career opportunity and help build opportunities for others by joining United's team!

SUMMARY:

The purpose of an internship is to help students gain practical experience, become acquainted with professionals in their field of interest, and develop an understanding of professional responsibilities and effective working relationships.

This position will deal heavily in transferring data from existing spreadsheets and other programs into the ArcGIS desktop suite of products. The GIS intern will create datasets of parcel-based zones for use in ArcGIS. The datasets created will be inspected for accurateness, therefore the ideal candidate must be detail oriented.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs mapping and analysis using the ArcGIS for Desktop software suite.
• Performs data QA/QC and cleanup.
• Creates maps as requested.
• Assists GIS staff as required.

JOB QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a limited knowledge of ESRI GIS systems for editing data.
• Must have at least a high school diploma; some GIS college experience is preferred.
• Must be proficient in data management and excel.
• Must be detailed oriented with a high drive to display accuracy.

ABOUT UNITED COMMUNICATIONS:

United has been a part of Middle Tennessee for over 70 years.  Headquartered in Chapel Hill, TN, United is a leading provider of advanced communications services in Middle Tennessee, providing residents and businesses with high-speed Internet, digital TV and phone service.  United operates a state-of-the art fiber optic network and was one of the first companies in Tennessee to introduce a Fiber-to-the-Home product to residential customers.  United has joined with the Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Cooperative to provide broadband to their members in Cannon, Rutherford, Wilson counties, and United continues to provide services to its customers in Marshall, Bedford, Franklin, and Williamson counties.

UNITED COMMUNICATION'S MISSION:

We enrich our communities and the lives of our neighbors through reliable connections and passionate service.

UNITED COMMUNICATION'S VALUES:

• Safety – we assure the safety of everything we do.
• Service – we are responsive, informed, and easy to do business with.
• United – we communicate and collaborate.
• Integrity – we keep our promises, and do the right thing even when no one is watching.
• Driven – we serve to win customers