What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Intern position at City of St. Louis Park?
About us
The City of St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in race, equity, and inclusion. As one of the city’s strategic priorities, the city seeks to ensure all practices, programs, policies, and services of the city are fair, inclusive, and equitable. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences, and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.About the position
Assist Parks & Recreation department in gathering asset field data to maintain the integrity and advance productive use of geographic information systems (GIS). Provide quality customer service and communications in daily duties.This is a temporary position working 40 hours a week from May - November 2024.
Undergraduate intern pay range: $18.50 - $21.00/hour
Graduate intern pay range: $21.00 - $24.41/hour
*Applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- Collect data using GPS equipment, tablet (iPad), and digitizing off aerial photos.
- Create and edit spatial and non-spatial GIS data sets, perform analysis, data conversion, and maintain the integrity of data sets by keeping the data current and accurate. Work will be primarily focused on Public Works GIS data (utilities, streets, parks, and other infrastructure).
- Work with others to incorporate existing data and needs in to the GIS system and applications.
- Provide technical support for all software problems involving GIS.
- Produce layouts, charts, and GIS-related posters as requested.
- Assist others in obtaining a higher level of competence in the use of GIS tools.
- Scan and index paper records/documents.
- Provide graphics and maps and other related information to both internal and external customers as directed.
- Assist regular staff in providing technical troubleshooting to address specific needs and solve hardware and software problems.
- Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.
- Current, or recent graduate, in a post-secondary institution focusing on GIS or a related field.
- Experience with ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcGIS Online and/or other ESRI products.
- Valid MN driver's license.
- Ability to physically perform all essential duties and responsibilities including sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, ability to kneel and bend, manual dexterity, and ability to operate assigned equipment.
- Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the city's strategic objective for advancing racial equity.
- Ability to analyze and interpret civil engineering plans and utility data.