GIS Intern

Position Overview:

The City of Wauwatosa is much more than an employer- it’s a community. The City of Wauwatosa is a progressive, full-service municipal organization. Be a part of a team that strives to find new and better ways to improve our residents’ experiences.

The City of Wauwatosa is now accepting applications for a GIS Intern position. The internship will provide first-hand experience in public sector for a GIS student or recent graduate of a university/college program in geographic information systems (GIS) or closely related field. This position will have two main focuses; building and utilizing a transportation network and designing/updating utilities GIS. Flexible schedule available within regular business hours to accommodate course schedule, up to 20 hours per week.

Essential Functions:

•  Performs routine data management tasks associated with the City’s public infrastructure GIS; including but not limited to data entry, edit, and capture.
• Assists the GIS Manager in creating a transportation network and related web products.
• Assists staff in developing a new utilities database.
•  Utilizes GPS equipment to collect various asset data.
•  Develops documentation for workflows.
•  Creates, updates, and maintains GIS layers.
• Administrative and other duties as assigned.
• Possibility of field work with GPS equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Student or recent graduate of a university/college program in geographic information systems (GIS) or closely related field.
• Strong understanding of concepts, data design, and data collection/creation as it relates to an enterprise geographic information system.
• Proficiency with the ArcGIS Suite, specifically the ArcGIS for Desktop environment (programming/scripting a plus), and MS Office Suite.
•  Ability to learn new software and methods and solve problems.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when editing spatial features and attributes.
• Demonstrated organization skills, attention to detail and ability to perform assignments under minimal direction.
•  Strong communication and organizational skills.
• The City of Wauwatosa reserves the right to utilize equivalencies where deemed appropriate with regard to education and experience requirements and may consider combinations of education and experience likely to lead to success with essential duties and responsibilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.