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In recognition of International Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day, the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) will host a map gallery at our office, 10 N. Ludlow Street, Suite 700, in Downtown Dayton, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

Those unable to visit on GIS Day are encouraged to visit MVRPC’s Data and Mapping section at http://www.mvrpc.org/data-and-mapping. From this page, users may access many different agency-developed, online mapping applications, MVRPC’s resource center, and basic information about GIS. Users are also encouraged to visit our online Map Gallery at https://www.mvrpc.org/mapgallery/ to view interactive web maps covering diverse topics like transportation, land use planning, census data, and the environment.

MVRPC hosted its 2nd Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop training session on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Wright State University’s GIS Lab. This was our second session at WSU's lab facility. Many thanks to the good people from WSU that helped make this happen.

We had 15 attendees, and we were pleased to meet many new GIS users.

The session was intended for first time GIS users and focused on hands-on learning on how to use ArcGIS Desktop software.  MVRPC staff members served as instructors and each participant had an opportunity to learn how to symbolize GIS data and create a custom map using ArcGIS Desktop.

For more information about MVRPC’s GIS program, visit our website.

MVRPC will host a free training session titled Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop on May 23, 2018, at the Wright State University GIS Lab (inside Millet Hall). The session will cover the following topics: basic ArcGIS terminologies, learning about ArcGIS desktop basics, and creating a custom map using ArcGIS Desktop.

You can download the event flyer here and you can visit the registration page here.

Contact Tom Harner at (937)223-6323 with any questions.

The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) has two full time (30-40 hours per week) planning/GIS internship positions open during the summer of 2018 (approximately from May 7, 2018 to August 31, 2018) to assist with various regional planning activities, including:

• Long and Short-Range Transportation Planning
• Special Planning Studies
• Land Use Planning
• Data Update, Data Analysis and Map Production using Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Field Surveys/Data Collection

Applicants should possess: knowledge of planning principles and practices; working knowledge of GIS; familiarity with research techniques; skill in the use of various basic software (word processing, databases, spreadsheet, etc).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in a degree (undergraduate or graduate) program in planning, geography, or related field
• Currently in the second year toward completing a Bachelor’s degree program.
• A personal vehicle to drive and a valid driver’s license are required for field work during working hours.
• Some practical professional experience preferred.

Submit a resume via e-mail to personnel@mvrpc.org.  Application deadline: March 2, 2018.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Thank you to everyone who attended our “ArcGIS Online Basics” Training session on November 15, 2017. If you are interested in more information about GIS, visit http://www.mvrpc.org/data-mapping/geographic-information-systems-gis-mvrpc.