GIS Intern - Part-Time

Functions

The GIS Technician Intern provides part-time support to the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) functions while gaining practical experience in municipal GIS operations. Under the guidance of experienced staff, the intern assists with mapping, geographic data maintenance, field data collection, spatial analysis, and GIS projects supporting City departments and operations. This position is designed as a developmental opportunity for a student or recent student interested in GIS or a related field. Work schedules may be structured around academic commitments while meeting the operational needs of the City.

Responsibilities and Duties

Assists with creating, updating, and maintaining GIS maps, layers, databases, and related records. Collects, verifies, and enters geographic and attribute data using GIS software, GPS technology, mobile GIS applications, and other data collection tools. Updates and maintains GIS datasets related to utilities, zoning, infrastructure, streets, drainage, facilities, addressing, development, and other municipal assets. Reviews GIS data for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with City standards. Creates maps, exhibits, visualizations, and other GIS products to support City projects, planning, infrastructure development, environmental assessments, and departmental requests. Assists with basic spatial analysis, data queries, measurements, research, and field verification under staff guidance. Converts, organizes, and integrates information from plans, spreadsheets, databases, drawings, field observations, and other sources into GIS. Assists with maintaining organized GIS files, documentation, metadata, and project records. Provides basic technical support to City staff using GIS applications and assists with troubleshooting GIS software or hardware issues under staff guidance. Collaborates on GIS-related projects such as asset inventory, land use planning, infrastructure mapping, and other special projects. R