Job Description

Salary: $18.50 - $24.41 Hourly Location : St. Louis Park, MN Job Type: Intern Job Number: 2025-553-01 Department: Public Works Opening Date: 01/10/2025 Closing Date: 3/2/2025 11:59 PM Central Job Summary About us The City of St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in race, equity, and inclusion. As one of the city's strategic priorities, the city seeks to ensure all practices, programs, policies, and services of the city are fair, inclusive, and equitable. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences, and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization. About the position Assist in gathering asset field data to maintain the integrity and advance productive use of geographic information systems (GIS). Provide quality communications in daily duties. This is a temporary position working 40 hours a week from May - November 2025. Undergraduate intern pay range: $18.50 - $21.00/hour Graduate intern pay range: $21.00 - $24.41/hour Duties and Responsibilities - Collect data using GPS equipment, tablet (iPad), and digitizing off aerial photos.

• Create and edit spatial and non-spatial GIS data sets, perform analysis, data conversion, and maintain the integrity of data sets by keeping the data current and accurate. Work will be primarily focused on Public Works and Parks GIS data (utilities, streets, parks, and other infrastructure).
• Work with others to incorporate existing data into the GIS system and applications.
• Provide technical support for all software problems involving GIS.
• Produce layouts, charts, and GIS-related posters as requested.
• Support colleagues in enhancing their proficiency with GIS tools.
• Scan and index paper records/documents.
• Provide graphics and maps and other related information to both internal and external customers as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program pursuing a degree in GIS or related field.
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and/or other ESRI products.
• Valid MN driver's license.
• Ability to physically perform all essential duties and responsibilities including sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, ability to kneel and bend, manual dexterity, and ability to operate assigned equipment.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the city's strategic objectives for advancing racial equity.
• Experience working with GPS units.
• Ability to analyze and interpret civil engineering plans and utility data.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Applications must be filled completely for consideration. This position is not eligible for benefits. 01 Do you have the ability to physically perform all essential duties and responsibilities including sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, ability to kneel and bend, manual dexterity, and ability to operate assigned equipment? Yes No 02 Do you have a valid driver's license with access to reliable transportation and have the ability to drive a city owned vehicle? Yes No 03 Are you currently enrolled in post-secondary education pursuing a degree in GIS or related field? Yes No 04 List your degree, university and graduation date. 05 Do you have experience with ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcGIS Online and/or other ESRI products? Yes No 06 Source: Please select one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. I am a current employee Indeed LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter (X) College or university City job notification email City newsletter City employee referral City website Governmentjobs.com Job fair or networking event Word of mouth Other 07 Source: If you selected college, professional association, career fair, employee referral, or other, please provide more information here. Required Question City of St. Louis Park, MN

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