Salary: $21.21 - $26.89 Hourly
Location : WA , WA
Job Type: Intern
Job Number: 2025BM24150
Department: DES - Executive Services
Division: Airport
Opening Date: 05/14/2025
Closing Date: 5/28/:55 AM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Part Time
Summary King County International Airport/Boeing Field (KCIA) is seeking an undergraduate intern entering their 3rd/junior or 4th/senior year to work in collaboration with KCIA's Innovation Section, you will gain hands-on experience in airport infrastructure elements and applying business data in GIS applications.
The responsibilities of the Innovation GIS Intern include performing entry-level geospatial analytics with mentorship and guidance from the Innovation GIS Specialist, reporting to the Innovation Section Manager. Specific tasks may include GIS data gathering, QA/QC and normalizing data, data editing, digitizing, map creation, and plotting maps. The internship will help the student apply their academic skills to gain firsthand knowledge of airport layout and operations.
KCIA's internship cohort program will provide opportunities to learn about careers in an airport environment and to be supervised and mentored by an airport professional. As part of the KCIA's internship cohort you will have the opportunity to learn from, mentor and work with fellow KCIA interns from other areas of expertise and background. Through these experiences we aim to build a strong team that will become future airport and government leaders.
About King County:As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King Jr, King County is a community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. Together, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.
We continue to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking and continuous improvement. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all of our residents, regardless of their race or income. These qualities make King County one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Job Duties- Using ArcGIS Pro/ArcMap to digitize and edit spatial data
- Using ArcGIS Online for simple data and web map creation
- Create basic site plans or aerial maps from scratch based on customer requests
- Print aerial maps on large plotter for meetings and office use
- Incorporate markups into drawings under the direction of lead or supervisor
- Perform basic research of hardware and equipment and basic mathematical calculations
- Maintain drawing filing supplies and records; prepare drawing sets for internal and external distribution
- Assist in organizing and verifying consultant/contractors project documents
- Verify and compile the necessary documentation for engineering requests
- Gather data for engineering and related projects; analyze data and basemap drawings as assigned
- Research King County International Airport/Boeing Field projects to assemble for
- Perform general office support and maintain records for assigned work unit
- Respond to inquiries from airport staff and consultants regarding work
- GIS data collection, field work, and/or projects
- Airport applications data collection, QA/QC, and/or reporting
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills- Enrolled as a college student and experienced in ESRI ArcGIS Pro and other ArcGIS applications from an accredited institution.
- Basic familiarity of geospatial functions
- Skill in using software ArcGIS Pro for measuring and determining distances
- Experience using ESRI's ArcPro and ArcMap applications
- Familiarity or experience plotting/printing map documents
- Familiarity or experience using ArcGIS online for mapping and data manipulation
- Competence in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI and SharePoint
- Familiarity with map types, google earth imagery and street addresses
- Graphical detail-oriented skills
- Oral and written communications skills
- Passionate and willing to work in a team environment
Supplemental Information Work Location: This position will be onsite during the summer at the Airport Terminal Building and hybrid during the school year with onsite and telecommuting. You must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and live within a reasonable distance to the King County Airport.
Schedule: Up to two-year internship starting a week after the 2025 school year. Part-time/Full-time hours: 20 - 40 hours per week depending on student's availability per their school schedule.
Who May Apply: This recruiting effort is for current college students (returning for the academic year) from an accredited two- or four-year institution.
Work Schedule: This is a 40 hour per week position for the summer normally working Monday through Friday, 8 - 5 p.m. and 15-20 hours per week during the school year. There may be rare times when after-hours, weekends and/or holidays are required. This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.
Selection Process: Applications will be screened for clarity, completeness and qualifications. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in an interview. Unfortunately, application packets that do not include all the required components and/or do not follow application instructions will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered. Reference checks will be conducted.
Required Materials: A King County application (paper or electronic) is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter/ If you have any questions, please contact Brittney Marzest at . If selected, you will need to provide proof of (1) college coursework and (2) enrollment in college for the 2025 - 2026 academic year.
Union Membership: This position is not represented.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
This position is not eligible for King County leave, holiday, insured, or other benefits. Please contact the recruiter on the posting for any additional questions regarding associated benefits.
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