Airport GIS Intern - IT

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

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Airport GIS Intern - IT

Hourly Pay Rate: $13.50 - $20.66

Closing Date: June 15, 2025 or sooner upon receiving 50 applications

Job Summary: The primary function of the GIS Intern is to be a technical resource to update and maintain Airport's GIS data. The intern will review CAD drawings and historical paper maps, collect the spatial location of assets in the field with a GPS unit, and update the enterprise GIS data accordingly. The updated data will be used in Cityworks and other applications. They may also be given ad hoc tasks to maintain web maps, map series, and other GIS resources.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation's (MCDOT) GIS road assets - Is responsible for maintaining digital geographic and tabular data within Airport's Geographic Information System (GIS) enterprise database. Duties include comparing existing GIS data to alternative data sources (e.g. locate maps, CAD files); editing; digitizing; data conversion; post conversion editing; map and report generation; and data maintenance operations.

• Collecting and Verifying Roadside Asset Information - Is responsible for collecting and verifying the spatial location of utility assets on airport property using mobile GPS collection techniques.

• Creates and modifies reports and presentations - Create reports, maps and develop presentations of GIS projects, demonstrations and exhibitions.

• Ad Hoc Duties - Assist with other GIS duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current resident of Wisconsin
• Valid Driver's License
• Associate's degree in GIS or Geography only
• Less than one year of experience in GIS, data collection and related software

• Must undergo a criminal history background check to maintain security clearance for unescorted access to secured areas of the airport.
• Lifting/Carrying and Pushing/Pulling 30 (lbs.)

Preferred Qualifications: (Any one of the following)

• Current student or recent graduate in Geography or GIS OR
• Any bachelor's graduate + Certification in GIS graduate certificate mut have during application.

List all Technology, Systems and Software Knowledge:

• Intermediate knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Pro
• Basic Knowledge of Trimble DA2 and ArcGIS Field Maps

Required Skills and Abilities: Read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write routine reports, correspondence, and speak effectively before both internal and external groups. Establish, organize, and maintain files; document management; and data base searches. Work effectively and harmoniously with internal and external groups.

NOTE: This original application is open to permanent residents of the state of Wisconsin at the time of application. In accordance with Section 11, Rule 3 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of criteria deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources.

Pay Grade: 01IM Exempt

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.