NCTCOG Internship Opportunity!

Job Description:
The NCTCOG Research and Information Systems (RIS) department seeks an undergraduate or graduate student for an internship lasting up to one year. The primary purpose of this position is to monitor the status of major commercial, residential, and special use developments in the 16-county NCTCOG region.
Daily tasks include:
• Research duties utilizing local newspapers, business publications, real estate web sites, economic development newsletters, and other sources
• Email, phone, and in-person discussions with local economic developers, city planning personnel and real estate developers
• Use of ESRI ArcGIS to map and query regional developments
• Frequent update of Developmental Monitoring database
• Careful and efficient planning of periodic field work
• Independent field work and concise reporting of verified development status
• Creation of quarterly publication. To view prior publications: http://www.nctcog.org/ris/demographics/devmon/
The working results of this role are used to help project the regional population and employment growth. This position will also assist in the analysis of trends and impacts for specific types of activity, including transit oriented, infill, greenfield, and mixed use developments.
Other duties are widely varied and may include assistance with various technical and administrative assignments, data collection and analysis, basic research assistance, and assistance in other general office functions. Specific project assignments may include major employment tracking, basic census analysis, map creation using ArcGIS, and assisting with other research initiatives.
This position offers an individual the opportunity to gain a working familiarity with many of the major residential and commercial developments and developers in North Central Texas, as well as gain an understanding of urban planning and regional government processes.

Skills / Requirements
This position requires the individual be engaged in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited college or university. An emphasis in Real Estate/ Finance, Economics, Applied Economics, Geography, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or Architecture is desired
• A commitment of up to 31-39 hours per week. Schedule is flexible and can be adapted to work with school schedule.
• Geographical knowledge of the Dallas/Fort Worth region.
• Dependable transportation for periodic independent field work.
• Excellent time management and communications skills.
• Strong technical skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• ESRI ArcGIS and Microsoft Access skills are desirable.

Apply online today by visiting, http://www.jobing.com/cc/nctcog.