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At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence).
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Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring GIS Professionals!
Are you a student eager to grow your skills and expand your horizons? If you’re passionate about building a successful GIS career, this is your chance to gain real-world experience in a professional environment.
Join our team and work alongside seasoned GIS experts while making a meaningful impact. You'll develop the skills needed to excel in the field and contribute to sustaining Plano’s reputation as one of the best places to live in America.
Are you outgoing, curious, authentic, and driven? If so, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the first step toward your future in GIS.
Examples Of Job Functions
Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, the Master’s Degree Intern is responsible for working on special projects by researching, analyzing, and providing reports and/or presentations developed from research and analysis; provides administrative support to the assigned City staff.
Examples Of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of : Basic principles, practices, and methods of project management, public administration, and budgeting and research techniques; working knowledge of standard office equipment and software used for word processing, spreadsheets, electronic mail, and presentations.
Skill in: Researching, collecting, compiling, analyzing, reporting, and presenting findings and recommendations regarding project work and assignments; communicating effectively both verbally and in writing and effective collaboration with others; using standard office equipment including copiers, printers, and computer equipment.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or a related field AND current enrollment or recent completion of a Master’s or Doctor of Philosophy degree program in Public Administration or a related field at an accredited college or university.
Experience: None. Experience working for a public entity is preferred.
Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
Licenses and Certifications: None.
Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment ; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone . Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds .
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D
Open positions are subject to close without notice.
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Job Title
GIS Intern
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Job ID
225218
Location
Technology Services
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Additional Information
Minimum
$17.698200
Hourly Salary Range
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SERVE
At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence).
Job Details
Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring GIS Professionals!
Are you a student eager to grow your skills and expand your horizons? If you’re passionate about building a successful GIS career, this is your chance to gain real-world experience in a professional environment.
Join our team and work alongside seasoned GIS experts while making a meaningful impact. You'll develop the skills needed to excel in the field and contribute to sustaining Plano’s reputation as one of the best places to live in America.
Are you outgoing, curious, authentic, and driven? If so, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the first step toward your future in GIS.
Examples Of Job Functions
- Leverage GIS to solve problems, conduct analysis, and create maps.
- Assist other GIS Analysts with data preparation and formatting.
- Prepare a variety of maps for internal customers.
- Perform GIS data cleanup and updates.
- Collaborate with team members on project tasks and assignments.
- Conduct simple geospatial analysis using ArcGIS software and its extensions.
- Participate in team and departmental meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in GIS or a related field.
- Knowledge of GIS concepts and applications primarily using Esri software solutions (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Portal for ArcGIS); knowledge of spatial analysis and mapping techniques; basic knowledge of geodatabases.
- Skilled incommunicating effectively both verbally and in writing; strong analytical abilities; good organizational skills.
- No previous work experience is required.
- Available to work a full-time schedule
Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, the Master’s Degree Intern is responsible for working on special projects by researching, analyzing, and providing reports and/or presentations developed from research and analysis; provides administrative support to the assigned City staff.
Examples Of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Assists professional staff with the development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of the special projects.
- Collects, compiles, and analyzes data from various sources to create reports and other informational documents for a multitude of public policy, public administration, or departmental specific policy based subjects or issues.
- Attends meetings related to assigned projects which may include City Council meetings, planning sessions, staff meetings, committee or commission meetings, and others to observe the decision-making process in municipal government.
- Prepares reports and/or presentations regarding the status or completion of assigned projects.
- Responds to citizen requests for information electronically or in person.
- Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of : Basic principles, practices, and methods of project management, public administration, and budgeting and research techniques; working knowledge of standard office equipment and software used for word processing, spreadsheets, electronic mail, and presentations.
Skill in: Researching, collecting, compiling, analyzing, reporting, and presenting findings and recommendations regarding project work and assignments; communicating effectively both verbally and in writing and effective collaboration with others; using standard office equipment including copiers, printers, and computer equipment.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or a related field AND current enrollment or recent completion of a Master’s or Doctor of Philosophy degree program in Public Administration or a related field at an accredited college or university.
Experience: None. Experience working for a public entity is preferred.
Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
Licenses and Certifications: None.
Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment ; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone . Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds .
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D
Open positions are subject to close without notice.
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