Clay County and City of Spencer
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern
Job Posting
Position Title: GIS Summer Intern
Position Length: May to August (depending on schedules)
Wages: $10.50 - $12.50 /hr
Reports To: GIS Coordinator and Planning Director
Purpose of Position: Responsible for collecting GPS Section points throughout Clay County, creating and
maintaining a GIS database, reading and interpreting aerial imagery, map production, spatial analysis, and GIS
product distribution. Provide general GIS support for County and City employees and the general public.
Essential Functions:
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Collecting GPS point within Clay County and the City of Spencer.
Creating and maintaining GIS databases.
Preparing maps and data requested by County and the City of Spencer.
Marginal Functions:
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Providing GIS support to County and City employees and general public
Perform other duties as directed or as the situation dictates.
Education and Experience:
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Students pursuing a degree or advanced degree in GIS, Geography, or related area
Knowledge of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and experience in field work
Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS 10 software (specifically ArcMap, ArcPad, ArcCatalog)
Ability to interpret a land description is an additional benefit
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically Access & Excel)
Qualifications/Competency Statements:
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Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, including well written reports with good sentence
structure and minimal, if any, punctuation, spelling, and grammar errors in English
To be detail oriented, organized, and timely to complete tasks and/or goals
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and
customers
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Must possess a valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance
Essential Physical Demands and Typical Working Conditions:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position will require the employee to spend much of their time outside the office working, in all kinds of
weather (i.e. rain, wind, heat, etc). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required
to walk and stand for long periods of time. They will be required to lift GPS equipment and other objects (up to
30 pounds) during the course of the workday.
Requirements and contact information
Clay County and the City of Spencer have one position 30-40 hrs/week in the GIS Department. High School
Diploma/GED required. Applicant must possess valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance. Cover
letter and resume accepted until March 28, 2014. Email mpitts@co.clay.ia.us or contact Clay County,
Auditor’s Office, 300 W 4th St. Suite 4, Clay, IA 51301. Clay County is an equal opportunity employer.