Intern - Undergraduate

Posting Details Position Number I67002 Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent. Enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate degree program, with some advanced coursework related to the internship program. Preferred Qualifications Pay Range $17.00/Hourly Division Name Watershed Protection EEO Category Para-Prof Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Observes and assists professionals in the assigned department to learn about areas of career interest. Assists, as necessary, in the coordination, administration, or monitoring of specific programs. Assists, as necessary, with researching, collecting and organizing data, performing analyses, and preparing reports to supplement knowledge gained through academic courses. Participates, as necessary, in finding solutions to existing problems and discusses recommendations with administrative personnel to acquire skills in problem solving. Assists with special projects. Desired Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances. Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods. Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of statistical analysis. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in using computers and related software applications. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to create clear and concise reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public. Regular/Temporary Temporary (No benefits) EEO/AA Statement City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445.The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual''s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. How many vacant positions? 1 Posting Title Intern - IT Geospatial Technician Type of Posting External Job Search Category Internships Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation Full/Part Time Full-Time Department Watershed Protection Location One Texas Center 505 Barton Springs Rd Austin TX About Department & Key Responsibilities The Intern will assist the Planning Division with GIS related activities. Producing geospatial and tabular data. Research and interpret source records and documents. Create, document, update and maintain maps and tables using geospatial software. Days and Hours Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00 pm Physical Demands Job Close Date 12/03/2021 Special Instructions to Applicants When completing the City of Austin Employment Application: Include details on the application of prior or current work history with the City of Austin. A resume may/must be submitted with the employment application, but does not substitute for a complete employment application. A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Include any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Your work history must include employer name and address, job title, supervisor''s name and phone number, the month and year of employment, and whether it was full or part-time work. Each work history should include a detailed description of the work you performed. We do not accept "See Resume" and your application will be considered incomplete. Preferred Fields of Study Ability to work with geographic datasets and apply the appropriate methodologies and tools to process data to gather new information. Ability to work with tabular data and software like Microsoft Excel, R, or Stata to summarize data Ability to produce maps and other representations of geospatial data using geospatial software Ability to consider automation needs and make recommendations for data, geospatial software, and/or hardware solutions Ability to work independently, with limited guidance, and adhere to time commitments. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications for the Intern - Undergraduate position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent. Enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate degree program, with some advanced coursework related to the internship program. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Are you enrolled in an accredited College or University as a Sophomore, Junior or Senior with a cumulative GPA of 2.5? yes no * Briefly describe your familiarity with the ESRI platform, the geoprocessing tools, and how you have used them to gain insights into geographic data. (Open Ended Question) * Briefly describe your work with tabular information and how you summarized the data contained in the tables to gather new insights. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe a situation where you identified a time intensive, multi-step process and created an automated solution and what software did you use. (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Cover Letter Resume

Created: 2021-11-29