GIS Intern

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Lafayette Recruitment Team

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Posted 26 days ago

Internship

Lafayette, Colorado

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Smart Summary

The intern will support all aspects of the GIS Division, including data collection, spatial database updates, interpretation of plans, and attribute maintenance. Key duties involve assisting with the Enterprise Geographic Information System (eGIS) development, producing maps for City departments, and collecting infrastructure data using GPS equipment.

Seeking a GIS Intern with a fundamental understanding of GIS concepts and experience with ESRI's ArcGIS suite. This temporary position requires a recent graduate or current student in a relevant field like Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or Computer Science, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

GIS Concepts

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Field Maps

GIS Editing Tools

GPS Data Collection

Python

JavaScript

Data Center Maintenance

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

QA/QC

Metadata Creation

Web Applications

Job Description

The Geographic Information System (GIS) Intern will work under general supervision of the Information Technology Manager. The GIS Intern will perform a variety of administrative and technical support duties to assist GIS staff.

This is a temporary position with a max of 600 hours; Monday-Friday flexible hours.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

KNOWLEDGE:  Fundamental understanding of GIS Concepts including: Geographic Coordinate Systems, Map Projections, Geoids, Horizontal and Vertical Datums, Spatial Resolution, and Georeferencing. Knowledge of ESRI's suite of ArcGIS products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Field Maps, etc.), GIS editing tools, web-based GIS implementation, and mapping or survey grade GPS data collection and processing. Basic knowledge of Python, JavaScript or other relevant scripting languages is desired.
SKILL: Apply the knowledge required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position; utilize effective interpersonal, verbal, and written skills. Demonstrate skills in maintaining secure data center and server capabilities in collaboration with a small technical team.
ABILITY: Work as a team member and on an individual basis; develop trust and cooperation; develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers; act with tact, good judgment, and discretion; maintain the confidentiality of matters, as appropriate; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; acquire knowledge of new trends and technology and apply modern practices.  Must have ability to read, understand and interpret English language manuals and other written materials; perform physically demanding work.
TRAINING: Recent graduate of, or current student in, a college program with an emphasis in Geographic Information Systems and Technology, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or related program.
EXPERIENCE: Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:  

  • Learn and support all aspects of the GIS Division including data collection, spatial database updates, interpretation of plats, subdivision plans or documents, and attribute maintenance.
  • Assist with collection and development of Enterprise Geographic Information System (eGIS), including asset inventories and land records.
  • Collaborate with City staff to produce maps and data for City departments, and special projects.
  • Use a Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment to collect utility, facility, or other infrastructure data.
  • Collect, digitize, and ingest data into GIS from various source formats including geodatabases, shapefiles, REST services, Excel, CSV, PDF, DWG, etc.
  • Review AutoCAD engineering drawings to extract information for GIS data entry.
  • Analyze legal descriptions and digitize rights-of-way, easements and other surveyed property.
  • Perform QA/QC to verify and update existing data.
  • Create and maintain metadata and document GIS workflows and procedures.
  • Assist with building and maintaining web applications using ArcGIS Online/Enterprise.
  • Create or modify models and scripts to automate GIS workflows.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license with a safe driving record.

Please ensure your application is complete and submitted prior to 11:59 pm on April 10, 2026, to be considered. Incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.

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Lafayette Recruitment Team

A warm welcome from the City of Lafayette, known as the place of choice for singles, families and retirees. Our community values long-time residents, welcomes newcomers and enjoys visitors. A high-energy community, the Greater Lafayette area is a thriving business and industry hub focused on progress, investment and job creation. We offer great sports and recreation, fine cultural activities, year round festivals and affordable housing. And we're known for our blue-ribbon schools, regional healthcare services and historic downtown loaded with shopping, dining and night life. With a wide-ranging and strong economy, many career and business opportunities abound. Greater Lafayette is home to advanced manufacturers General Electric, Caterpillar, Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc., Wabash National and other top industries, as well as thriving life science companies, from Evonik Degussa Corp. to startups licensing Purdue technologies. Small business, arts and culture and entrepreneurs all contribute to making the area economy strong. Lafayette's city departments, civic leaders and organizations such as Greater Lafayette Commerce stand ready to help our citizens succeed on the job or in business. Greater Lafayette is a well-educated community. We're home to Purdue University, Ivy Tech Community College, three outstanding public school corporations and several private educational systems. You will see in our community a growing, involved population; dynamic public and private sectors with many opportunities; and a quality of life second to none. We invite you to experience our community's hopes and aspirations and share your own as well. New developments in the city and along the Wabash River all point to a bright future for Lafayette, the place of choice.

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