Summer Facilities Management Internship - IE

Working Title: Summer Facilities Management Internship - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment / Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

College/Division: Business Services

Department: 100250 - FM Administration

Pay Rate: Hourly

Beginning Review Date:

Specify Range or Amount: $18

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

About JMU:

Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

General Information:

The Facilities Management Engineering Department is seeking to hire a summer intern to assist with several unique mapping projects. This will consist of a mix of an indoor office environment and outdoor field data collection with the majority of time expected to be in the field.

This position will be approximately 30 hours per week through the summer. This position may be extended into the fall semester depending upon department needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collecting campus utilities data

• Assisting FM staff with additional GIS projects as needed

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program with major coursework in Geography, GIS, GPS, Cartography, and Geospatial Analysis.

• Experience with ArcGIS product suite (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcGIS Pro etc.)

• Data collection experience using advanced GPS units (preferably survey grade).

• Ability to carry GPS equipment essential (15-20lbs).

• Ability to work long periods of time outside in various weather conditions.

Additional Considerations:

• Understanding of ArcGIS Online

• Experience using Field Maps for ArcGIS mobile application

Conditions of Employment:

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Additional Posting Information:

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.