Brown County
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The Brown County Planning and Land Services Department is seeking applicants for a temporary paid student intern to assist with various planning and Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping projects.
The position’s specifications include:
- To begin and work a total of 600 hours, not to exceed 40 hours per week (work
- schedule to be agreed upon with intern supervisor)
- Position to be filled by an undergraduate or graduate student with a GIS/Planning or related background
- Position may be required to do research in the field which requires a valid driver’s license
- Position may be structured to qualify for college internship credits
- Position may not extend beyond December 31, 2016
Essential Duties
The applicant will be assigned various projects including assisting with the updating of Comprehensive Plans, creating maps using ESRI products such as: ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and other ESRI products, developing online maps and mapping applications using ArcGIS online, and assisting with various transportation related projects. The applicant will need strong research skills to gather data in addition to the ability to communicate effectively through oral and written mediums. An understanding of GIS data and strong cartographic skills are expected.
Minimum Qualifications Required
The qualified candidate will have a Planning/GIS background and have a familiarity with Microsoft Office Products, GIS software, and with local land use issues. Also required are good communication and office skills and possession of a valid driver’s license.