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IT Intern - GIS

City of Lake Stevens
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated intern to assist in maintaining and enhancing our Geographic Information System (GIS) database. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to work on real-world projects that support public works accreditation, infrastructure management, and digital recordkeeping. The intern will gain valuable technical and professional skills while contributing meaningfully to the local government's GIS initiatives.

Learning Objectives:

1. Technical Skills Development:

  • Gain hands-on experience with GIS software, including ArcGIS and VUEWorks.
  • Learn georeferencing techniques and digitization workflows for integrating historical data into modern GIS systems.
  • Develop skills in database management, asset mapping, attributes, and metadata accuracy.
  • 2. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
  • Enhance the ability to interpret and process work orders and as-built documents.
  • Develop a systematic approach to verifying and updating GIS assets.
  • 3. Professional and Fieldwork Experience:
  • Understand the role of GIS in public works and infrastructure management.
  • Improve communication and collaboration skills through departmental interactions.
  • Gain fieldwork exposure by auditing and verifying physical assets.
     

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:  
 

  1. GIS Asset Backlog: 
    • Use VUEWorks software filters to extract work orders related to asset updates or replacements.
    • Update GIS layers with new assets and attributes as outlined in work orders.
    • Associate GIS assets with corresponding work orders, ensuring accurate tracking and maintenance records.
    • Review existing GIS assets and verify asset attributes through desktop reconnaissance and fieldwork. 
  2. GIS Asset Topology Review:
    • Review GIS asset topology and make necessary adjustments to create connectivity in the stormwater system. 
    • Perform GIS analysis to identify catchment basins based on the connectivity of the stormwater system and outfall locations. 
  3. Street Sign Inventory: 
    • Perform a systematic review of street signs using Google Street View and fieldwork as needed.
    • Cross-check existing GIS assets for completeness and add any missing signs to the database.
    • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the city's street sign inventory.
  4. As-Built Digitization Workflows: 
    • Collaborate with departments to prioritize and process historical as-built documents.
    • Georeferenced PNG or JPEG as-built to their respective locations in GIS.
    • Digitize and map new assets into GIS layers, ensuring data consistency with published feature services.
    • Assist in appending digitized data to authoritative layers in the GIS Portal.


OTHER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
 

  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.