Spatially Connected

City of Vernonia, Oregon 
GIS Intern Position 
 
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M. Wednesday August 4, 2010 
 
This position involves many aspects of developing a functional GIS, including the following: 
•  Perform general GIS functions, including creating GIS data; collecting and inputting attribute data; 
performing data management and geospatial analysis; creating maps and reports. 
•  Work with city staff and consultants to develop GIS functionality needed to assist the Public 
Works Department with inventorying, grading and maintaining the city’s utility infrastructure. 
•  Work independently to research GIS functionalities pertaining to utility infrastructure, public works 
functions and make recommendations to the city about developing and deploying new 
functionalities. 
•  Create document templates and forms pertaining to the operation of the GIS. 
•  Develop and set up scheduling pertaining to utilities, e.g. water meter replacement schedule, etc. 
•  Provide GIS education to city staff on the use of the GIS. 
 
To be considered for this position applicants must possess the following: 
•  At minimum, a 4 year degree in geography, planning or similar discipline which included GIS 
courses. 
•  Proficiency with ESRI products, including ArcMap and ArcCatalog. 
•  Ability to produce maps and reports with ArcMap. 
•  Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel. 
•  Ability to work in the field collecting data, and to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. 
•  Strong organizational skills. 
•  Ability to effectively collaborate with city staff and consultants. 
 
The following skills are desired but not necessary: 
•  An understanding of HTML (HyperText Markup Language). 
•  An understanding of XML (Extensible Markup Language). 
•  Basic to intermediate programming skills, e.g. Visual Basic, C#, JavaScript, ASP.Net etc. 
 
The intern can expect to gain the following: 
•  Real world experience using and developing a GIS. 
•  Experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS Server and web based mapping and GIS applications. 
•  Experience working for a municipal government. 
 
This is an unpaid internship with a $2250 a month living expense stipend, having a duration of nine 
months. Interested individuals should submit a resume via mail or in person to: 
 
Bill Haack 
City Administrator 
1001 Bridge Street 
Vernonia, OR 97064 
 
bill@vernonia-or.gov 
503-429-5291 
 
The envelope should be clearly marked GIS Internship. Resumes received or postmarked after 4:00 PM 
Wednesday August 4, 2010 will not be accepted. Finalists will be contacted for an in-person or telephone 
interview. 
 
Questions concerning this internship can be directed to Ben Fousek at bfousek_kls@verizon.net.