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GIS Technician Intern

City of Whitewater

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Location: Whitewater, WI
Type: Internship
Posted: 03/26/2018
Deadline to Apply: 04/08/2018
Payrate: $9.50/hr
More Information: Government Jobs Online Posting

Job Summary:

The City of Whitewater is accepting applications for a GIS Technician intern position in the Neighborhood Services Department for the Summer 2018 and 2018/2019 school year. Hours:  30-40 hrs/wk during the summer and 10-15 hrs/wk during the school year.

Duties:

Duties will include (list is not comprehensive):

  • Collection, post-processing/correction, and conversion to GIS of physical infrastructure features of the City using Trimble GeoXH global positioning system (GPS).
  • Create maps and exhibits as needed by City departments, partners, and the public.
  • Assist GIS Technician with field work which may include surveying, inspection, coordination with contractors and other departments.
  • Scanning plan sets & project files and incorporating them into GIS.

Qualifications:

  • Candidates should be enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree in geography, forestry, urban planning, civil engineering or similar program.  Alternatively, the candidate may hold one of these degrees.
  • Candidates should have demonstrated experience with ESRI ArcGIS 10.3 software, as well as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
  • Experience with the following is a plus:  GPS Unit, Geodatabase experience, ARCGIS Online, and file conversion from CAD to ESRI formats.
  • Candidates must be detail-oriented and have excellent organizational skills, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and must be reliable and able to work independently.
  • Candidates must have the ability to problem solve in the field with common sense and efficiency.
  • Candidates must have the ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions.

Apply online at link included