GIS Intern

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
Working for the City of McKinney is more than just a job; it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. Join us and start making a difference today. 
 
OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace.  However, we also look after and support one another.  All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).  We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture.  All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.
 

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to participate in the development and maintenance of the City of McKinney Geographic Information Systems database.  Performs editing, updating and output of geographic data.  Develop graphic representation of digital data using city specific software.  Perform spatial analysis of geographic data on request.  Support the geodatabase conversion effort.  Perform other duties as assigned, such as answering phones, field work, update databases, using GIS specific software, hardware, and plotters, and must have the ability to adapt to changes daily.  Work is performed under the direction of the GIS Supervisor. 

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES 

In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees. 

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assists in the maintenance of the GIS database and coordinates design of output documents (i.e., maps, reports, graphs).
• Assists in projects that involve detailed work to GIS layers in our GIS database (i.e., road alignments, structure placement, address range adjustments).
• Performs spatial analysis of geographic data on request (i.e., geocoding, hydrologic modeling, terrain analysis).
• Performs tasks as required.  Ability to except new task while maintaining current tasks.   Must meet deadlines set by supervisor.
• Supports other GIS staff members with their tasks.
• Must use Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) to locate point features (structures) and digitize lines (roads).
• Assists in data acquisition.  A large amount of the spatial data in our GIS is city based.   This position may travel to local cities to retrieve and automate data.
• Work as a cooperative and supportive member of Public Works team to provide exceptional customer service
• Comply with all written City policies and procedures                    

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

• Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided. 
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Exhibit strong professional judgment, decision-making, and ethics
• Operate various types of office equipment including computers and calculators
• Tactfully respond to requests and inquiries from employees, supervisors, and the general public
• Organize work for timely completion
• The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect
• Work requires working knowledge of GIS and relational databases (specifically ArcGIS and SQLServer), conceptual knowledge of spatial analysis, skills in GIS, mapping and/or computer drafting, skills in automating data, computer hardware and graphic peripherals, and a working familiarity of a Windows based operating system.
• Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Requires the ability to utilize a variety of information, such as plats, surveys, zoning and utility maps, engineering drawings and land ownership records.
• Requires the ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations.
• Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership.  Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.
• Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
• Requires the ability to perform skilled coordinated movements, such as operating digitizer, scanner, plotter and copier.
• Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change
• Positively influence organization and its employees through words and action
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all aspects of job responsibilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent follow up skills and attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multi task and meet deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management and employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completed coursework in geography or GIS; supplemented by one year previous experience and/or training utilizing ESRI ArcGIS Desktop and AutoCad or at least 6 months of undergraduate academic experience with use of ESRI ArcGIS Desktop and AutoCad. Concurrent experience in engineering or urban planning is a plus as well as any proficiency with VB/VBA.

Should be self-motivated and able to stay on task with a minimal amount of direction.  Knowledge of Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, and Access) preferred

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work.  May involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-20 pounds).  Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.  Some tasks require visual and sound perception and discrimination and oral communications ability.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Varying exposure to environmental conditions.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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