City of Denton - GIS Intern

SALARY RANGE

$10.00 Hourly

DESCRIPTION:

The Geographical Information System (GIS) Intern is responsible for maintenance and updating current GIS layers, and creation of new layers of the online GIS mapping for the Planning and Development Department in relation, but not limited to, parcels, land use, gas wells, and gas lines located within the City of Denton and the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). The GIS Intern is under the general supervision of the Planning Manager or designee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains online interactive gas well mapping program
• Creates maps and graphs, using GIS software and related equipment
• Meets with users to define data needs, requirements, and required outputs
• Gathers, analyzes, and integrates spatial data from staff and determine how best the information can be displayed using GIS
• Analyzes geographic relationships among varying types of data
• Prepares metadata and other documentation
• Analyzes and maintains Microsoft Excel databases
• Operates and maintains GIS system hardware, software, plotter, digitizer, color printer, and video camera. Move, copy, delete, and add files, drawings, and maps to output reports in hard copy or electronic transfer
• Presents information to users and answer questions
• Retrieves stored maps

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university program of study in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geography, computer science, or a closely related field is preferred

OR

• Have completed two years of higher education toward a GIS or related field

OR

• Obtained GIS certification

Competencies:

• Knowledge of GIS software and applications
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve defined practical problems
• Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection
• Knowledge of other computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Applications such as Excel Spreadsheet
• Have excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, and the general public
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed
• Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind
• Ability to accept and implement feedback from supervisors, colleagues, customers and others
• Ability to understand and manage emotions, and accurately assess the emotions of others
• Ability to develop and apply sufficient self-motivation to achieve tasks and to excel in the position
• Ability to get along with customers and co-workers
• Ability to perform all job duties in a safe manner
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Ability to perform all job duties in a manner that is consistent with the City of Denton’s mission to be a leader among cities in delivering outstanding quality services and products through citizen involvement, innovation and efficient use of resources

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check (for positions requiring driving as an essential function), and criminal history background check
• Must have a valid Class “C”/ or “Commercial” Driver’s License prior to employment (if the essential functions require driving) OR Must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within six months of date of hire
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to work an average of 20 hours per week

PREFERENCES:

• Preference will be given to applicants currently in a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) curriculum

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Overall Strength Demands: The following describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

Sedentary

X

Light

Medium

Heavy

Very Heavy

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes N = No

E = extensive (100-70%)		M = moderate (60-30%)		I = infrequent (20-10%)		A = Almost never (<10%)
Task	Code	Task	Code	Task	Code	Task	Code
1.  Standing	M	6.  Pushing/Pulling	M	11.  Crawling	I	16.  Vision	Y
2.  Sitting	E	7.  Overhead Work	I	12.  Bending	M	17.  Hearing	Y
3.  Walking	M	8.  Fine Dexterity	M	13.  Twisting	I	18.  Talking	Y
4.  Lifting	M	9.  Kneeling	M	14.  Climbing	I	19.  Video Display	Y
5.  Carrying	M	10.  Crouching	M	15.  Balancing	M	20.  Other

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids: The essential functions of this position require the daily use of a computer and all office related machinery, (i.e. calculator, copier, printers, plotters, phones, etc.)

Environmental Factors: The essential functions of this position are performed in an office environment and involve long hours in front of a computer screen. 


This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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