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Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois (US-IL) - Champaign
Function: Product Engineering
Title: JDTIC-PT Student GIS Analyst - 42425
Your Responsibilities
- As a John Deere Part Time Student - GIS Analyst you will primarily focus on interpreting data, analyzing results using various statistical and data techniques.
- You will also perform the design, operation, and administration functions related to the development and analysis of various Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data pertaining to Agricultural of various desired projects.
- You will work in a fun, friendly, and fast paced team environment consisting of various GIS and Data Analysts to see into the data and analyze it to find conclusions.
- Projects are operated in the Agile environment and one will need to be able to handle multiple projects at any given time.
- You will also be required to present your findings in onsite or offsite meetings and translate your findings/data into understandable documents.
What It Takes
- You will need to employ GIS methods, techniques, and tools used to conduct spatial data analysis and to interpret and report on analysis results.
- You will be expected to employ knowledge of relational databases, software licensing, programming techniques, data compilation and conversion, documentation, and quality assurance processes related to GIS methods/techniques.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
- Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
- Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.
- Pursuing a degree or equivalent work experience in the following: Masters or advanced degree in Geographical Information Sciences from an accredited U.S. college or university.
- Must be registered as a full-time student at University of Illinois - Champaign
- Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis
- Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
- 16 - 20 hours/week during the academic year
- 35 - 40 hours/week during the summer semester
A strong candidate will also have
- Other areas of experience or interest that will help us place you on the right team include:
- Preference for ESRI based software experience: ArcGIS Desktop/Pro, ArcCatalog. QGIS or Google Earth acceptable
- Experience with GIS coding such as ModelBuilder or python's arcpy or osmnx library
- Knowledge of geostatistics
- 1 to 3 years of progressively responsible GIS experience administering and operating GIS applications using ArcGIS Desktop or Server or similar type software to develop GIS data, digital maps, or other digital displays for spatial analysis.
- GIS certification from an accredited college, university, or approved association is highly desirable.
What You'll Get
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click here to find out more about our Total Rewards Package.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.