What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS/Performance Analytics Intern position at City of Dublin?
Would you like to help local government make better decisions and improve community services? Do you have an interest in data, mapping and visualization? Apply now to join our team in the City of Dublin's Innovation & Analytics division as a GIS/Performance Analytics Intern!
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/Performance Analytics Internship program provides students of graduate and undergraduate GIS/Analytics related studies with professional experience in a public sector organization. This is part-time employment in the GIS/Analytics field as a complement to the student’s studies. Upon completion of the internship program, the student should have received adequate training and experience for an entry-level GIS/Analytics role.
Scheduling/Availability
Intern Pay Structure
Undergraduate freshman: $17.00/hour
Undergraduate sophomore: $17.50/hour
Undergraduate junior: $18.00/hour
Undergraduate senior: $18.50/hour
First year graduate student: $19.50/hour
Second year graduate student: $21.00/hour
Beyond the Paycheck
Specific areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
Supplemental Information: All positions within this job classification have been designated as Casual in nature and all employees serving in such positions are considered to be Casual Employees. Casual employees serve strictly at the pleasure of the City and their employment may be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause.
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/Performance Analytics Internship program provides students of graduate and undergraduate GIS/Analytics related studies with professional experience in a public sector organization. This is part-time employment in the GIS/Analytics field as a complement to the student’s studies. Upon completion of the internship program, the student should have received adequate training and experience for an entry-level GIS/Analytics role.
Scheduling/Availability
- GIS interns may work a maximum of 20 hours per week during the school year, but may be permitted to work a full-time schedule during summer, winter and spring breaks subject to the approved budget
- The successful candidate must be available to work in-person at the City of Dublin, Ohio offices (no remote opportunities available)
Intern Pay Structure
Undergraduate freshman: $17.00/hour
Undergraduate sophomore: $17.50/hour
Undergraduate junior: $18.00/hour
Undergraduate senior: $18.50/hour
First year graduate student: $19.50/hour
Second year graduate student: $21.00/hour
Beyond the Paycheck
- Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) enrollment and contributions
- Potential Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 20% discount on classes and free textbooks at Franklin University
- Discounted membership at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC)
- Employee recognition and appreciation events throughout the summer
- Discounted/free employee participation in select City events (Memorial Golf Tournament, Dublin Irish Festival, etc.)
- Career mapping and growth opportunities
Specific areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
- Design and maintain dashboards and mapping applications for customer needs using configurable GIS software (i.e. Esri ArcGIS Online, and Experience Builder). Training will be provided for these platforms, basic GIS knowledge is needed with curiosity and willingness to learn new tools.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across the city to build data products and services using the Microsoft Power Platform and other data manipulation and analytic tools
- Producing printed and virtual products such as maps, data dashboards, and analysis reports
- Create and edit existing datasets including 3D data using a variety of tools in the Esri ArcGIS environment.
- Field data collection and editing using GPS units and tablets
- Assist in data quality testing
- Assist in customer training and trouble-shooting customer issues
- Currently enrolled in a degree/certification seeking program in the Analytics/GIS field, or in another field with an interest in analytics, mapping, and/or local government
- Completing of at least one (1) course in the analytics/GIS related discipline
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
- Have reliable transportation and ability to work on-location at the City of Dublin, Ohio offices (no remote opportunities available)
- Prior GIS or other related experience (professional, volunteer, student, etc.)
- Successful candidates often have prior experience in an office environment and / or prior experience with GIS, graphic/rendering software, report writing, customer service, and/or project management
- Ideal candidates are willing to share ideas in a collaborative team environment, are eager to learn, and have the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage deadlines with minimal supervision
Supplemental Information: All positions within this job classification have been designated as Casual in nature and all employees serving in such positions are considered to be Casual Employees. Casual employees serve strictly at the pleasure of the City and their employment may be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause.
THE CITY OF DUBLIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $17 - $21