GIS Intern

Description

Creates and maintains GIS datasets for spatial data and metadata. Works closely with the Public Services team to migrate current project data to an Arc GIS system. Performs a variety of duties, including interpreting utility maps and drawings, data editing and manipulation and analysis within GIS. A GIS intern’s responsibilities include geo-modeling, spatial analysis, base map elements, and presentation map creation. A GIS intern maintains and enhances existing custom applications, perform a variety of validations as needed to maintain database integrity. GIS intern monitors, detects, and corrects errors, both graphic and non-graphic.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare utility maps.
• Perform updates on GIS Data.
• Assists with the creation of GIS standards and nomenclature for the Town.
• Distribute and visualize information as appropriate.
• Support and assist internal and external users with GIS or appropriate related tools.
• Prepare hard copy maps and generate reports as needed.
• Perform simple scripting assignments.
• Perform related office and administrative work as required.
• Integrates and aligns with organizational culture and leadership philosophy.

Requirements

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be currently enrolled in a degree programs such as Geography or Computer Science. Other relevant degree paths may be considered, especially if the candidate has relevant work experience.
• Must be able to work a minimum of eight hours a week.
• Must pass a background investigation with no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories.
• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to complete projects within timelines and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to research, collect, organize and analyze data and to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, medical personnel, court personnel and the general public.

Physical Requirements

This work may require exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires sitting and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office with copier/printer, light traffic).

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Interns may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary: $12.00 per hour

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