Intern Trainee - GIS Technician Trainee

Kind of Work

This is an in-person internship located at:

St. Louis County Public Works – Pike Lake

4787 Midway Rd

Duluth, MN 55811

The primary purpose of this role is to assist with special GIS projects in the Public Works Department, which will include, but are not limited to:

Building and editing GIS Databases

Creating and managing outline and mobile maps and applications

Collecting field data

Creating maps for printing Additional Information:

This Internship will tentatively start in June 2025 and end in August/September 2025.

Ability to work up to 37.5 hours per week.

The workday is from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with flexibility around school schedules.

The successful applicant will be required to pass a physical, drug test and background check.

Above hourly rate reflects the 2025 wage rate. St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

Distinguishing Features of Work

The Intern Trainee classification is used to provide internship placements for students who seek a practical work experience in their academic field of study.

Work Environment

WORK LOCATION:

St. Louis County Public Works – Pike Lake

4787 Midway Rd

Duluth, MN 55811

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

Applicants must be a Junior, Senior or Graduate student in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field of study (all degrees must include course work in GIS); OR, must have graduated from a related four-year degree program within the last six months.

Possession of a valid driver's licenseSPECIAL SKILLS:

Ability to navigate and work independently on highways and streets.

Strong computing skills/GIS software experience is preferred.All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the appointing authority for consideration.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

May 29, 2025 - Applicant screening will begin

Week of June 23, 2025 - Interviews to be conducted PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING:

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Applicants selected for appointment are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.