Data Analytics & GIS Internship (Part-Time)
Description
This position is open until filled. Applications are being reviewed as they are received. The purpose of the Data Analytics & Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Internship program is to provide students of Data Analytics & GIS-related studies with professional Data Analytics & GIS experience in a public sector organization. This internship position will support citywide Data Analytics & GIS from the Information Technology (IT) department. This program is intended to provide part-time employment in the Data Analytics & GIS field. Upon the student’s graduation and completion of the Data Analytics & GIS internship, the student should have received adequate training and experience necessary for an entry-level Data Analytics & GIS job.
SUPERVISION
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK
- Perform entry level Data Analytics & GIS work, including the creation and maintenance of GIS data within ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
- Aid in data clean-up and data quality testing.
- Aid in producing printed and virtual maps for stakeholders.
- Aid in troubleshooting stakeholders' issues and training.
- Aid in creating and updating project documents and instructions.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Careful review and attention to detail is a must.
Data analysis and reporting from a variety of sources.
Use data visualization software to present findings.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK
- The applicant must be currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate, graduate, professional certificate program such as Geography, Computer Science, Data Science, Management Information Systems, Environmental Sciences, Political Sciences, Public Administration, or other related fields.
- Applicants must have prior hands-on experience in an academic or project setting with Data Analytics or GIS Applications.
- Must have effective time management and demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines and goals with minimal supervision.
- The position will require occasional travel within the municipality for field data collection and meetings with departments.
RETIREMENT PENSION
The City contributes 14% monthly toward retirement benefits offered through the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System. The employee pension payment share is 10% of gross salary.
Personal Leave
- Eligible for 24 hours of personal leave if more than 500 hours worked in previous calendar year.
- Eligible for 40 hours of personal leave if more than 1000 hours worked in previous calendar year.
How did you learn about this position?
- www.westerville.org website
- Governmentjobs.com website
- Indeed.com (career board)
- LinkedIn.com (career board)
- Careerbuilder.com (career board)
- City Employee
- Friend
- Career (Job) Fair
- CareerBoard.com (career board)
- Other website not listed
- Other
What level of prior GIS or other related experience do you have?
- None
- Professional Experience
- Volunteer Experience
- Student / Educational Experience
Do you have experience using any of the following (select all that apply)?
- ArcGIS Pro
- ArcGIS Online
- ArcGIS Enterprise / Portal
- QGIS or other GIS platform
- Tableau, Power BI, or other data visualization
Do you have experience using Ersi mobile application? (Select all that apply)
- None
- Survey 123
- Field Maps
- Collector
- Quick Capture
Do you have experience creating maps?
- None
- Mobile Maps
- Paper Maps
- Web Maps
How do you see this internship contributing to your long-term career goals?
* Required Question
- Employer
- City of Westerville
- Address
- 21 S. State Street
- Westerville, Ohio, 43081
- Phone
- (614) 901-6400
- Website
- http://www.westerville.org