GIS Technician I - Intern (Seasonal - Summer 2020)

DEPARTMENT: GIS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Desktop GIS data creation and editing, including transcribing information from hard copy

documents into GIS, creating various maps for City departments, and may include some field

data collection using ArcGIS Online and iPads.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of desktop ArcGIS is required; knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion;

experience working with a diverse workforce and ability to respond to resident's questions and

service requests in a courteous, equitable and timely manner. Applicant must have completed a

minimum of two courses related to GIS (introductory courses such as Intro to ArcGIS I & II) or

have professional experience equivalent to or exceeding the minimum course requirement.

Successful applicant must be able to work independently on projects and understand and carry

out oral and written instructions. The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to

follow a management style that is input oriented and values equity, problem solving and the

development of partnerships and a desire to be part of an organization that values service,

people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Knowledge of desktop ArcGIS, completion of two courses related to GIS (introductory courses

such as Intro to ArcGIS I & II) or have professional experience equivalent to or exceeding the

minimum course requirement.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

The internship schedule is flexible, but is anticipated to begin mid-May of 2020 and end in

August of 2020, for a 13-week term. The average work week will be approximately 40 hours

from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

OVERTIME: Non-exempt

The City of Dubuque is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration

for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

national origin, disability or veteran status.