GIS Intern

City of Panama City Beach • Pcb, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal intern position is responsible for assisting in the management and development of the City's geographic information system (GIS) database. The work consists of varied technical GIS duties. The necessity of accessing data from a variety of sources contributes to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to participate in the city's GIS development and maintenance operations. Successful performance helps ensure the accuracy of GIS information.

Requirements

• Coursework from an accredited college or university in GIS, Geography, Information Technology, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the duties of the position.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License - driving record must be acceptable to the City insurance program.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with current GIS software and hardware.
• Familiarity with GIS concepts and methodology.
• Familiarity with spatial editing.
• Familiarity with federal, state, local laws and other data sources.
• Familiarity with database management principles.
• Familiarity with GPS hardware and software.
• Skill in interpreting drawings, maps, plats, and surveys.
• Skill in the production of maps and other GIS products.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in operating computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintains spatial data; performs data entry, editing and data manipulation; ensures data quality; applies and maintains data standards.
• Incorporates record surveys (as-builts) into GIS database by method of geo-referencing and hyper-linking drawings to utility features.
• Collects GPS data in the field and reviews observations submitted by field workers to update utility features.
• Generates and manages data from various sources with supplementary elements and metadata.
• Provides data upon request to both public and private sectors.
• Applies cartographic principles to produce maps, images and interactive applications.
• Maintains and continually upgrades knowledge of GIS functionality, principles, and practices.
• Performs related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree