Intern

Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.

With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.

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About the Role:
The GIS Intern is responsible for operating GIS software to support the design, development, and implementation of project solutions. You will also provide accurate digital and physical maps to Uniti clients and associates.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Able to create, maintain, and update GIS databases (ESRI, 3-GIS).
• Deliver internal and external customer service.
• Perform quality control and assurance to a Geometric and Topological Network.
• Able to create, edit, and support Google Earth’s KMZ files.
• Create layers, Geodatabases, Feature Classes, and Shapefiles.
• Produce accurate maps within ArcGIS desktop (ArcMap) and ArcGIS PRO.
• Accept and respond to GIS database corrections.
• An understanding of the relational database model
• An understanding on digitizing into a Geographic Information System
• Able to read and understand engineering plans, as-builts, and red lines
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be motivated with exceptional organizational skills, an ability to multitask, attention to detail, and effective communication skills – both written and verbal. The position requires an individual with strong interpersonal skills and ample self-initiative who thrives in a fast paced, collaborative environment. Uniti is open to candidates with diverse backgrounds and the ideal candidate will have:
Education and/or Experience
• Overall understanding of GIS mapping techniques and design.
• Knowledge of ESRI’s ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap) and Pro.
• The position requires intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of typical GIS best practices and theory.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Keyboarding/typing.
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy.


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Our Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.


Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email CORP.HRlegal@uniti.com as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.
Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party wi