GIS Internship

The Department of Administration, Division of Enterprise Technology, Geographic Information Office (GIO) is looking for a qualified and motivated individual to work with staff and stakeholders in the design, development, and operation of solutions involving repository and geoportal services.
Internship work will focus on projects related to authoritative stakeholder data and metadata; evaluating solutions to meet business requirements for geospatial information discoveries and access. As a member of the DOA Repository / Geoportal Project team, the intern will participate in all project meetings; assist in investigations, testing, and assist with documentation resulting in implemented services. The intern may also assist in the design and development of map products for state agency customers.

A solid understanding of the following will be important for the intern:

• Logical data models
• Spatial database development
• Spatial database management
• GIS metadata
• Communications

Experience with development of GIS data and services, and typical project management tools, will also be beneficial. These might include:

• ESRI ArcGIS products
• MS-Office products

Intern work hours are flexible, but must be determined with manager prior to employment. Full time in summer and part time during the school year is a manageable option if desired.

Please prepare and submit a cover letter and resume which addresses your experience in the areas listed above and three (3) work references. The total length of your application may not exceed four (4) pages. Pages in excess of this limit will not be evaluated.

Employment will require a criminal background check

Please email your application materials to Stephen Hermosillo at stephen.hermosillo@wisconsin.gov. Questions may be directed to Stephen Hermosillo via email or 608-266-0058. Application materials will be accepted until April 8, 2014.