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GIS Technical Services Intern – Milwaukee

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District

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Type: Limited Term
Posted: 03/08/2010
Deadline to Apply: 03/31/2010

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District – GIS Intern Summer 2010

Number of positions: 1
Duration: 13 Weeks
Dates: Between May 1 – Sept 15
Hours: Full time, 7:00am to 3:30pm, or 7:30am to 4:00pm
Hourly Rate: $9.80

Business Objective: Under the direction of the Facilities Information ServicesSupervisor, provide support to the MMSD engineering department which will includeArcGIS, electronic document management, and some GPS mapping functions. Intern will help theFacilities Information Department to meet the following finite goals: (1) fulfill basic map requests,(2) support the GIS component of the Watercourse CMMS data collection, (3) assist with the OnBasekeyword indexing, (4) assist with record and construction drawing scanning projects, and (5) specialprojects as assigned.

Project Description: Use ArcView 9.3 to collect and organize data, perform queries, and createcustom maps, support the GIS component of the Watercourse CMMS data collection, assist withOnBase keyword indexing, assist with record and construction drawing scanning projects, andspecial projects as assigned.

Expected Outcomes for Students: Gain real world mapping experience with local and regional GIS data sources, gain experience converting field data to electronic GIS data, introduction to electronic document management systems and data import procedures, obtain experience with office equipment, including large scale scanners and printers, apply GIS and problem solving skills to MMSD projects.

Required Qualifications: Must be enrolled in geography, GIS, computer science or related program. Knowledge of geography, mapping systems (including ESRI and CAD), and record keeping desired.GPS and digital camera experience is preferable.

Please download the work study application and forward along with resume and cover letter to the attention of:
Patti Fisher
MMSD
260 West Seeboth Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
E-mail: pfisher@mmsd.com
Fax: (414)272-1553