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.
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