GIS Intern

Salary: $18.71 Hourly
Location : Janesville, WI
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 01/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Benefits Earning Potential: $0.00

Objective & Relationships
CITY OF JANESVILLE DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life's opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one's potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of "Wisconsin's Park Place".
OBJECTIVE:
The City of Janesville's Public Works Department is looking for an enthusiastic Geography or GIS student to assist with the City's GIS and asset management program. The City's GIS team is responsible for using the latest ArcGIS technology to collect, build, and maintain the City's extensive GIS database which includes over 340 miles of public infrastructure. This position is designed to build on skills learned in the classroom by offering hands-on experience and exposure to working with geographic data associated with the City's sanitary sewer and water distribution utility system.
RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to:

GIS Coordinator.
Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assist the GIS team with creating, editing and maintaining the Utility Division's infrastructure data in GIS.

Interact with GIS professionals, technicians, engineers, and Utility Division staff regarding GIS project tasks.

Create comprehensive static maps and interactive webmaps utilizing ESRI ArcGIS software.

Use mobile ArcGIS data collection technology to collect data associated with public sanitary sewer and water distribution infrastructure.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements/Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE
The requirements listed below are necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Technology, or Urban Planning from an accredited college or university. Other related science and technology studies may be acceptable.

Experience with ESRI Arc Map or ArcGIS Pro.

Be familiar with Microsoft Office.

General understanding of GIS practices.

Have desire to learn more about GIS, asset management, and public infrastructure.

Valid state-issued driver's license is required.

COMPETENCIES
For successful performance in this position, the incumbent must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors.
Skills:

Skilled in Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Excellent organizational, analytical, judgement, and problem-solving skills.

Communicating with team members, math, and computer applications.

Abilities:

Learn new software, methods, and solve problems.

Learn GIS software and practices associated with geodatabases, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and researching and reading engineering construction plans.

Work independently.

Interact/respond to citizen inquires or guide them to the appropriate service.

Maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor at all times, address resident and customer concerns in a helpful, courteous manner.

Operate City vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.

Maintain a valid driver's license and drive a vehicle.

Behaviors:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City appointed and elected officials, Department, Division, and Office heads, City employees, consultants, developers, architects, engineers, realtors, surveyors, community interest groups, other governmental agencies, and the general public.

Exhibit exceptional professionalism, tact, and decorum in all areas of work duties.

Strong ethics base built upon integrity, honesty, initiative, and respect; maintain strict confidentiality.

Interact positively with a diverse group of individuals and work effectively both as part of a team and independently.

Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment.

Conduct all business and working relationships in an accurate, fair, equitable and highly ethical manner.

Work with the public in a fair and consistent…