GIS/GPS Intern

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the GIS/IT Manager; functions as the GIS/GPS Intern. The Intern will assist with the development, design, and data collection of municipal utility, land use, park, facility, asset, archive, etc. information, and installation of GIS/CAD software.

The Intern in this position performs routine and entry level technical geographic information systems, global positioning systems, and data gathering/entry work. Interns in this position generally are persons pursuing higher education and require internship experience as a supplement to formal course work, resume building, or a recent graduate seeking job experience.

Responsibilities:

GIS, GPS, and Data Maintenance 60%

• Collects transportation, utility, park, tree, and facility features including the utilization of GPS and Laser
• Converts ArcGIS x project files to ArcGIS Pro format and set the appropriated data linkages, maps, etc.
• Research records, maps, and other data to obtain information such as location of municipal owned utilities, easements,
• Collects and updates data using ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, AutoCAD (Optional) by performing on‐ screen digitizing of land use, physical/environmental and park features, facilities/assets, architectural, utilities, easements, and other municipal
• Data entry  of  engineering  and  architectural  information  from  plans,  drawings,    into geospatial and/or database format(s).
• Data entry of building permit, planning, code enforcement, activities into EnerGov database program.
• Assist DPW Civil Technician, Operations Manager, Park Foreman, and other staff regarding GIS/GPS/Survey data collection and inspection field

Image Data Gathering and Quality Assurance 35%

• Scans site  plans,  building  permits,  as‐built,  architectural,  utility,  and  other  miscellaneous documents using a small and/or large format scanner(s).
• Utilizes third party image software to ensuring quality
• Must be able to identify discrepancies in data digitized/scanned archived paper documents.
• Responsible for all document preparation and indexing, including but not limited to sorting and/or preparing hard copy records for scanning, according to department
• Georeference scanned images to Brown County Coordinate System via
• Link scanned indexed information to GIS

Miscellaneous 5%

• Assist with upgrading GIS and CAD software to latest versions on all end user computers and mobile data
• May assist with other intern projects pertaining to GPS data collection and mapping
• Other miscellaneous work may be performed during the internship

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Applicant must have an intermediate understanding of the use and operations of ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online; familiar with Open Source QGIS (not required, but helpful), GPS; the methods, techniques, and procedures used in the planning, designing, maintenance, editing, and production of geographic data and
• Applicant must be able to understand ArcGIS Mobile Collector App, Trimble TerraSync and Pathfinder, Trimble GeoXH, R2, and/or Juno GPS, and iPad devices, scanning hardware, and other miscellaneous hardware/software
• Applicant must be familiar with global positioning systems and methods used to collect
• Be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working
• Apply geographic principles and practices to the maintenance of a geographic information
• Applicant must be willing to work
• Applicant must have attention to detail regarding GIS, scanning, and data entry
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Experience, Education & Training

• Must be a College Junior or Senior level undergraduate student, or a first or second year graduate student, or a recent undergraduate/graduate student who majored in geographic information systems, urban planning, computer science (emphasis in GIS), or civil technician (2 Year Program).
• College course work in geographic information systems (mandatory), urban planning, surveying, civil technologies and engineering, database principals, computer science, environmental management, or closely related field would be
• Must possess a valid driver license with a good driving
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the job may be considered

To Apply:

The applicant for this position must submit a cover letter, resume, college courses completed pertaining to major, GPA and a completed job application to:

Human Resource: GIS/GPS Intern
2828 Allouez Ave
Bellevue, WI
Email: employment@villageofbellvue.org

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