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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>RIGIS-<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We currently have 2 intern positions open at FM Global for the summer, with the possibility for extension into the fall. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The link to the intern position posting is <a href="https://university-fmglobal.icims.com/jobs/3740/job">https://university-fmglobal.icims.com/jobs/3740/job</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Feel free to forward to anyone not on the listserv.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif";color:maroon'>Chris Akin, GISP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif";color:maroon'>GIS Technical Supervisor | FM Global<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif";color:maroon'>+1 (1) 401.415.1756 | 41.80835º, -71.48344º<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=0 style='border:solid black 1.0pt'><tr><td style='border:solid black 1.0pt;padding:9.0pt 0in 9.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-line-height-alt:12.75pt'><b><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#682341'>Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr><td width="25%" style='width:25.0%;background:#EEEEEE;padding:1.5pt 1.5pt .75pt 3.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;text-align:right;line-height:12.75pt'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'>Job ID: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td width="25%" style='width:25.0%;padding:1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'>2012-3740<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="25%" style='width:25.0%;background:#EEEEEE;padding:1.5pt 1.5pt .75pt 3.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right;line-height:12.75pt'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'>Category: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td width="25%" style='width:25.0%;padding:1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'>Internship/Coop - Engineering/Research<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width="25%" style='width:25.0%;background:#EEEEEE;padding:1.5pt 1.5pt .75pt 3.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right;line-height:12.75pt'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'>Location: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td width="25%" style='width:25.0%;padding:1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'>US-RI-Johnston<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'></td><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;border-bottom:dashed #999999 1.0pt;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 3.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#682341'>More information about this opportunity:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;padding:7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'>Overview - External</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'>:<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;padding:7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'>FM Global is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM Global helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;padding:7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'>Responsibilities - External</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'>:<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;padding:7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'>FM Global has two <b><i>paid, 3-6 month GIS internship opportunities positions </i></b>to offer to students that are motivated to apply their classroom experience, professional attitude, and personal ambition. GIS Specialist Interns will support FM Global’s GIS initiatives, including ad-hoc mapping requests, map data development/maintenance, and GIS environment support/enhancements.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'>At FM Global, you can expect to develop confidence and marketable skills by engaging in or assisting with many of the following activities:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Corporate projects and related activities to provide assistance in advancing the utilization of GIS technologies, processes and procedures. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Representing and promoting the GIS vision within the company. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A variety of GIS mapping applications and projects. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Selecting and acquiring the appropriate geospatial data and technology for spatial analysis.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'>Expected Results: </span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'>The GIS Specialist Intern will assist the team and potentially take the lead on GIS related projects which may include:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Map data development/maintenance, <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Geospatial analysis for ad-hoc mapping requests, <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Cartographic consistency and improvements, <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>New/existing map libraries,<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Implementation of new/updated procedures, <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Documentation of GIS techniques/procedures,<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Technical/operational support,<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Compliancy of GIS engine and standards.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;padding:7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'>Qualifications - External</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'>:<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:none;padding:7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.75pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#656565'>The ideal candidate should be prepared to show that they are:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Currently be pursuing a degree in GIS, Geography, or a related discipline with a strong focus in GIS (e.g. Environmental Science, Planning, Computer Science, Engineering). <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Fundamental knowledge of GIS-related concepts, mapping techniques, products and geospatial industry practices, independent of software platform. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Ability to keep pace with and integrate new trends, technologies, and standards in the GIS industry. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Strong verbal & written communication skills, including the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical staff. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Ability to take direction and work independently or as part of a team to facilitate FM Global goals and objectives. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Excellent organizational and time management skills: simultaneously work on, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks/projects, while meeting all deadlines and expectations. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Self-starter with the desire and willingness to take the lead on a task. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Must have a strong proficiency with MS Office tools, including Excel and Access. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Complementary skills include VB.NET and/or C#, SQL, relational databases, ASP.NET, JavaScript, Bing Maps API development. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#656565;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.75pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Ability to learn new software and procedures a must.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>