City of Denton Real Estate Intern

Job Description

The Real Estate GIS Intern is responsible for GIS technical support of the Real Estate Division in delivery of the City of Denton's programs and services.  The GIS Intern is under the general supervision of the Real Estate Manager or designee.

Essential Functions

• Digitizing and verifying legal descriptions and surveys using GIS tools for properties as needed.
• Meets with staff to define data needs, requirements, and required outputs.
• Update, modify, populate, and clean-up of existing databases, as well as creation of new databases based on division needs.
• Enable the Real Estate department to successfully manage land records using GIS.
• Performs mapping, graphs, and analysis using ESRi – ArcMap 10.1 GIS software and related equipment.
• Gathers, analyzes, and integrates spatial data from staff, and determines how best the information should be displayed using GIS.
• Operates and maintains GIS system hardware, software, plotter, digitizer, color printer, and cameras.Move, copy, delete, and add files, drawings, and maps to output reports in hard copy or electronic transfer.
• Ownership and title research.
• Preparing spreadsheets and graphs in MS Excel
• Assist in preparing MS Power Point or other presentations for clients, staff, City Council, and Public Utility Board.
• Perform research on GIS related products, trends, and projects.
• Assist real estate department in developing program goals, data standards, and maintenance procedures.

Additional Duties:

• Perform other functions as assigned or required.

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 and Power Point.
• 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

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