GIS Intern - City of Garland

College Intern II – GIS (Office of Strategic Initiatives)

Summary

Responsible for assisting in maintaining the Neighborhood Information System and performing GIS-based analysis for the Neighborhood Benchmarking Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1.    Conduct project assignments, research, and analysis.

2.    Create, edit, or acquire data and integrate into the neighborhood information system. 

3.    Maintain accuracy and integrity of data. 

4.    Analyze geographic data.

5.    Utilize the GIS software and data to produce cartographic output.

6.    Apply technical knowledge to departmental projects.

7.    May prepare written reports, communication, or correspondence on behalf of the department.

8.    May make presentations on assignment status and progress.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university
• Must at least be in first year of college
• Knowledge of research, analysis, and statistics

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience: 

·       Graduate student status at a local university pursuing a degree, or completing major coursework, in geography, urban planning, or a closely related field.

·       1-3 years of experience with GIS software, research, analysis, and statistics

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

·       General knowledge of geographic concepts

·       General understanding of cartographic principles

·       General knowledge of managing and processing data

·       Skill in research and methodology analysis

·       Skill in utilizing ArcGIS 10.3, ESRI Spatial Analyst, and ArcSDE  

·       Skill in utilizing statistical analysis software such as SPSS, SAS, or equivalent

·       Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)

·       Skill in cartographic output

·       Skill in preparing and communicating data analysis (written and oral)

·       Ability to work independently

·       Ability to multi-task

Licenses and Certifications

• None required

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in a typical office environment; relatively free from any environmental hazards or conditions. 

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