GIS Intern

The City of Janesville’s Public Works Department is looking for an enthusiastic Geography or GIS student to assist with the City’s GIS and asset management program. The City’s GIS team is responsible for using the latest ArcGIS technology to collect, build, and maintain the City’s extensive GIS database which includes over 340 miles of public infrastructure. This position is designed to build on skills learned in the classroom by offering hands-on experience and exposure to working with geographic data associated with the City’s sanitary sewer and water distribution utility system.

Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Assists the GIS team with creating, editing and maintaining the Utility Division’s infrastructure data in GIS.
2. Interacts with GIS professionals, technicians, engineers, and Utility Division staff regarding GIS project tasks.
3. Creates comprehensive static maps and interactive webmaps utilizing ESRI ArcGIS software.
4. Uses mobile ArcGIS data collection technology to collect data associated with public sanitary sewer and water distribution infrastructure.
5. Performs other special projects and other job duties as assigned.
6. All employees may be assigned by the City Manager or their designee to perform duties and assume responsibilities that are outside the scope of their work duties when the City Manager has declared a City disaster or the City Emergency Operations Center has been initiated.

Minimum Position Requirements/Qualifications

The requirements listed below are necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

1. Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Technology, or Urban Planning from an accredited college or university.  Other related science and technology studies may be acceptable.
2. Experience with ESRI ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro.
3. Familiar with Microsoft Office.
4. General understanding of GIS practices.
5. Have desire to learn more about GIS, asset management, and public infrastructure.
6. Valid state-issued driver’s license is required.