Intern - Bike/Ped Data Modeler

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 Performance Analysis and Monitoring team in the Transportation Planning Department is seeking a part-time temporary individual to be responsible to support active transportation planning specifically working on bike network modeling bikeway comfort index pedestrian bridge efficacy research etc.

The ideal candidate for this position will be familiar with working with spatial data to edit geographic data using GIS or GeoPandas editing network links using PTV VISUM change field information modify existing features reshape and edit vertices. 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.

• Create edit and process geographic data using ArcGIS Pro;
• Work with OpenStreetMap (OSM) data and integrate it with other spatial datasets;
• Handle attribute data related to routes links and nodes;
• Assist in managing and updating street network data;
• Support the team in spatial analysis and visualization tasks;
• Collaborate with team members on project-based tasks and provide GIS-related insights;
• Performs other duties as assigned to support agency goals and objectives.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree candidate in city and regional planning urban studies GIS or statistics or related field;
• Working experience and knowledge in 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.

• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro;
• Familiarity with OpenStreetMap (OSM) data and tools;
• Understanding of transportation concepts such as routes links and nodes;
• Basic knowledge of spatial data formats (e.g. shapefiles geodatabases);
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team;
• Solid time management skills;
• Ability to work independently.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with scripting or automation in Python for GIS tasks;
• Knowledge of transportation modeling or network analysis;
• Familiarity with spatial databases.

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 data-informed planning and investments.

Our Goals

1. Healthy safe livable communitiesin the Atlanta metro area.
2. Strategic investmentsin people infrastructure mobility and preserving natural resources.
3. Regional services delivered withoperational excellenceandefficiency.
4. Diverse stakeholders engageand take a regional approach to solve local issues.
5. 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 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 at or Human Resources via email at .