Intern - Research Data Assistant
Intern - Research Data Assistant
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Job Description:
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the regions success including growth and development transportation water resources services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the regions 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. The ARC Forecasting and Modeling Group is seeking a parttime temporary individual to be responsible for spatial data collection and processing to support land use model development and socioeconomic forecasting within Research and Analytics Department. The ideal candidate for this position will be familiar with various local government data including parcels tax digest zoning land use and census data understand data management and have the skills to process related data using ESRI ArcGIS applications. To be successful the candidate should have solid time management skills ability to work independently and possess a desire to learn overcome challenges and solve problems.
This temporary position is not eligible for benefits working up to 29 hours per week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collects and processes various spatial data including census data parcel data tax digests zoning data land use data group quarters college enrollment and regional growth data;
- Supports population & employment estimation socioeconomic forecasting land use modeling and analysis of regional growth scenarios;
- Performs other duties as assigned to support agency goals and objectives
Minimum Qualifications:
- Pursing an undergraduate or graduate degree in city and regional planning urban studies public policy technology GIS and/or statistics;
OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree candidate in city and regional planning urban studies public policy GIS or statistics or related field;
- Working experience and knowledge in spatial economics city and regional planning urban studies land use modeling transportation modeling statistical analysis and database management;
- Experience using census data and various local government data.
Required Knowledge Skills Abilities and Competencies:
- Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap or Pro) proficiency;
Possess strong analytical and technical skills; Possess strong oral and verbal communication skills; Ability to establish priorities and organize work; Ability to multitask with attention to detail; Ability to work independently with general instructions; Ability to work well in a team environment
Additional Information
About ARC:
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the regions success including growth and development transportation water resources services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the regions 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 datainformed planning and investments.
Our Goals
- Healthy safe livable communitiesin the Atlanta metro area.
- Strategic investmentsin people infrastructure mobility and preserving natural resources.
- Regional services delivered withoperational excellenceandefficiency.
- Diverse stakeholders engageand take a regional approach to solve local issues.
- A competitive economythat is inclusive innovative and resilient.
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 agencys and our colleagues 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 regions 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 EmployerARC 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 ator Human Resources via email at .
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
