Intern - Public Works

City of Lewisville, TX•Cocoa, FL

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About The Position

This entry-level professional internship supports Public Works through hands-on infrastructure data collection, GIS and spatial analysis, research, budget review, and reporting. It provides project ownership and exposure to municipal operations, with responsibility for work products used by City staff in planning and decision-making. The primary project supports implementation of the City’s ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan through an inventory and condition assessment of sidewalk infrastructure. The intern collects and validates field data, develops GIS-ready information and maps, and prepares a summary of accessibility deficiencies and priorities. Additional assignments include Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget review and benchmarking, legislative research, presentations, reports, and other special projects. This is a temporary internship with work of up to 20 hours per week. Days and hours vary based on facility needs. The hourly pay rate is $16.67.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Coursework or work experience related to GIS, infrastructure or Public Works, engineering/planning, public administration, research and data analysis, policy, or a closely related field.
Knowledge of GIS/ArcGIS and GPS-enabled field data collection, with the ability to learn specialized field equipment and City data systems.
Ability to conduct internet research; gather, process, organize, and validate information and data; and accurately enter, organize, and maintain data in spreadsheets and databases.
Ability to track project progress, accomplishments, and assigned deliverables; prioritize and organize workload to meet deadlines; and work independently in field settings and collaboratively with staff across departments.
Ability to follow instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures.
Ability to use a personal computer, Microsoft Office Suite, email, the internet, and Google products.
Ability to accept responsibility, be punctual, attend work regularly, and work effectively with people regardless of protected or personal characteristics.
Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug test.
Must possess a valid State of Texas Class C driver’s license and a good driving record as defined by City policy.
Must be able to work in the field, including frequent walking, hiking, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching; operate a motor vehicle; and regularly lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree related to municipal government, infrastructure, engineering, GIS/geography, planning, public policy, public administration, or data analytics.
Experience using Microsoft Excel, databases, or other tools for data management, analysis, and quality control.
Familiarity with ArcGIS, GIS mapping, GPS/mobile field data collection, dashboards, or spatial analysis.
Coursework or experience in research and analysis, municipal benchmarking, budget/CIP review, legislative or policy research, or preparing professional reports and presentations.
Coursework or experience related to transportation, infrastructure asset management, or municipal Public Works operations.

Responsibilities

Collect sidewalk, curb ramp, and pedestrian infrastructure field data using GPS-enabled tools and supporting imagery.
Complete assigned sidewalk data-collection targets in designated areas and maintain accurate profiler/GPS collection logs and GIS uploads.
Document condition, ADA/PROWAG compliance factors, GPS-referenced information, and images for staff review and data validation.
Organize, review, and validate field records for accuracy, completeness, and use in GIS and the City’s Asset Management System.
Produce and update GIS-ready sidewalk condition datasets, maps, and spatial layers, and support integration of approved data into the City ADA dashboard and planning systems.
Analyze collected information and prepare a final summary identifying accessibility deficiencies and priority areas for future action.
Assist in reviewing assigned CIP budgets for planning purposes.
Conduct benchmarking research on municipal and Public Works topics and summarize findings in a staff-ready format.
Collaborate with Engineering, GIS, Planning, Streets, and other City staff.
Perform other related duties as assigned.