GIS Intern

Summary of Position

Are you a student or recent graduate with a passion for mapping, data, and technology? Join our team as a GIS Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting real-world projects that make a difference in our community. The Public Works Department is seeking a GIS Intern to assist with geographic data collection, mapping, and analysis. This position provides hands-on experience in GIS applications related to infrastructure, asset management, and public works.

The City of Coon Rapids employs a great team of people dedicated and service centered! Our mission revolves around the understanding that only together, can we provide outstanding leadership and services that strengthen our community. Serving our Citizens and local businesses is essential in our work. Our vision is to strengthen our community with a respectful, collaborative, and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance, and contagious enthusiasm. Our core values include dedication to essentials such as trust, teamwork, innovation and commitment to excellence! No doubt we have something great here!

Hiring rate: $17.00 - $19.00/hour

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The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages any qualified applicant to apply regardless of race (including traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locks and twists), color, creed, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Collect and maintain GIS data using high-accuracy GPS receivers and field mapping applications.

Assist in creating, editing, and analyzing spatial and non-spatial datasets.

Develop maps, layouts, and web applications to support various public works projects.

Perform data entry, conversion, and quality control to ensure accuracy.

Support administrative tasks related to GIS and asset management.

Regular and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.

Maintains positive professional working relationships with all staff levels, other jurisdictions and outside agencies, and the general public.

Performs essential position duties and responsibilities under the working conductions and physical demands described herein.

Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.

Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.

Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated.

Required Knowledge and Abilities

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Ability to work cooperatively with City personnel, external vendors, and the public.

Ability to perform duties with tact, diplomacy, and discretion.

Ability to be detail oriented and follow through with tasks.

Ability to maintain a team and service oriented approach to work.

Must have the ability to accept criticism or discipline.

Must strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department and exhibit a positive attitude.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

Gain hands-on experience with municipal GIS applications.

Develop proficiency in ArcGIS software and spatial analysis.

Learn about public works infrastructure and asset management.

Enhance technical and professional skills in a government setting.

Qualifications and Other Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to the following:

Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience with high-accuracy GPS receivers and data collection or a willingness to learn.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, and GPS data collection.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds and use of small hand tools; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, keyboards, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work has exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties performed will include outside work in climatic weather. A portion of this work is in a typical office environment. It will use common office supplies and equipment, and the noise level in the office is usually quiet. Exposure to computer monitors in the office is typical. This position works closely with others. Travel to various project sites within the City is required. Noise level in the field environment can be loud, and the employee will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts and can be subject to vibration, odors, and dust.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.

Must contribute positively to a productive, inclusive, and respectful work environment.

Must make workplace safety the top priority.

Must know and practice the Cities’ mission, vision and values.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Coon Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.