GIS Data Entry Intern w/ City of Seattle

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/3034582/data-entry-intern

Position Description
This is a one-year assignment with the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) is seeking a focused, detail-oriented GIS Data Entry Intern to work with a team on a tree tracking data entry project. The purpose of this project is to create accurate and current GIS data representing trees on private development sites. The data will be used to inform administration and enforcement of tree protection codes and development of tree related policy.
   
The team performs daily GIS data entry in a fast-paced, production driven environment. Central to this work is reading and interpreting tree data in plan sets and other documents.

Educational Benefit to Student:
Gain experience with Land Use Codes, learn basic GIS System, enter data into a Tree Tracking System and research problem areas.

Job Responsibilities
Performs data entry on the City’s Tree Tracking Database, which is a point layer in GIS. 
 
 Work includes:

• Read, interpret and verify information from a variety of sources, including, but not limited to: plan sets, as-built drawings, architectural drawings, survey data and associated documents, sketches, maps, notes related to field checks, surveys, arborist reports, and other documents.
• Review and edit the Tree Tracking Database feature class using ESRI's ArcGIS Pro software.
• Perform quality assurance.
• Run queries and apply filters in the SDCI permit system  
• Review and edit permit records in the SDCI permit system
• Coordinate and communicate with other team members, supervisor and subject matter experts in support of work tracking and technical job tasks.
• Independently resolve most routine problems, while informing team supervisor or lead of unusual problems not covered by procedures and guidelines.
• Participate in presentations, special projects and assignments as directed.

Qualifications

Education:
Student must be enrolled in an accredited educational program preferably studying Land Use, Forestry, Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, and Construction Management.

Undergraduate students will need to maintain a 2.0 GPA or above throughout the internship.

Required Experiences:

• Familiarity with GIS software and concepts
• Experience using Microsoft Excel  
• Demonstrated proficiency with office automation and information technology tools
• Requires 6 months experience engaged in data entry efforts
• College level coursework in data entry, some GIS, Excel, and Microsoft suite

Desired Experiences:

• Experience with ESRI's ArcGIS software suite.
• Experience editing GIS data sets using ArcGIS Pro 
• Experience in the interpretation of plan sets and similar source documents related to development permit applications. 
• One year of experience performing GIS data creation and/or maintenance.  

Additional Information
Start/End Dates:  Interns will start in early May.  Intern can schedule work hours between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Salary:  Undergraduates will be paid $18.36/hour.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:  Most work is performed virtually at this time with potential to return to a normal City work/office environment.

How to Apply:  complete an online application and include the following:   

• Unofficial transcript including current classes and GPA   
• Cover letter   
• Resume  

Incomplete applications will not be considered.