GIS Intern II - Department of Utilities

The hiring amount for this position is $20.00 an hour. This is a temporary position and is not eligible for City benefits.

This GIS Intern will provide assistance to the administrative and engineering divisions of the Utilities Department and GIS staff. The intern will support field work, easement, mapping, and inventory activities for the water, wastewater, and gas systems, as well as update various GIS layers under supervision. A portion of time may be spent in the field to help capture new or incomplete data.

• The internship is expected to begin the first week of January 2027. • Hours: 20–40 hours per week (flexible) within standard working hours of 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work. The Intern II position is designed to provide college/university students and recent graduates with substantial entry-level work experience the opportunity to receive and observe meaningful job tasks which requires application of college/university-level knowledge typically gained in profession-specific curriculum and that promotes professional and career development. To incorporate academic learning with real-world application, an Intern II will gain hands-on learning experience where academic and technical skills can be applied to fulfill a specific city programmatic need, project, goal, or objective; will learn about departmental and/or city operations; will learn about a career in public service; expand professional network by networking with a diverse staff and/or leadership; and will make an impact in the community. • Performs substantial entry-level tasks requiring application of relevant college/university coursework. • Gains knowledge and experience of local City government through hands-on learning opportunities by investing time in an assigned department or division. • Observes and assists in the daily operations of a work unit or department to learn how work is accomplished and participates in the work for purposes of further developing programmatic knowledge and skills. • Assists in the completion of tasks and/or projects related to assisted area which may include one or more of the following areas: administrative, communications, marketing, plans/inspections review, engineering/construction, technology, trades/maintenance, and/or other applicable tasks related to the division or department. • Provides support that may be department-specific or City-wide which may include but is not limited to scheduling, taking/distributing notes, recordkeeping, planning development, basic maintenance, compiling/analyzing data, program development, developing alternative solutions, analyzing recommendations, use of technologies or equipment, and/or other support related tasks. • Professionally represents the city to citizens and other departments both verbally and in writing. • May develop implementation plans including resources required, timelines and measures of effectiveness; tracks deadlines and notifies staff of impending due dates. • May provide services to other employees, citizens, and/or customers. • May develop reports, presentations, or other materials. • May be asked to take a lead role on a department/division program or project, if approved by the department manager. • May cross-train and collaborate with other professionals, leaders, and/or subject-matter experts to perform department specific tasks. • May be asked to attend applicable board or council meetings. • Depending on assignment, may hold or operate basic hand tools and power equipment (except power saws) under the supervision of a professional. • Performs other related duties as assigned.