GIS Intern

City of High Point•High Point, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of High Point Public Services Department is seeking a GIS Intern to assist with municipal asset inventory and infrastructure mapping. The intern will support the GIS Analyst and GIS Technician with field data collection and GIS database updates related to the City’s water, sewer, stormwater, and street infrastructure systems. This internship provides experience with GIS, GPS surveying, and municipal infrastructure management while contributing to the City’s efforts to maintain accurate records of critical public assets. Four weeks of on-the-job training will be provided to help you learn the role and build valuable professional skills.

Requirements

Hold a valid driver’s license.
Be comfortable using common computer tools such as spreadsheets, databases, and word processing programs.
Enjoy working with people and building positive relationships with coworkers at different experience levels.
Be willing to work outdoors and navigate uneven terrain when needed.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally as part of field tasks.
Be able to follow guidance from supervisors and team members.
Feel comfortable communicating clearly, asking questions, and participating in discussions with staff and members of the public.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of GIS, GPS
Academic training in the use of Geographic Information Systems

Responsibilities

GPS data collection, photo documentation, and inventory of public assets.
Assisting with updates to infrastructure maps and GIS databases.
Supporting document scanning, data organization, and other field-related assignments.