Intern Trainee - Duluth, United States - St. Louis County

Description

Salary: $17.44 Hourly

Location : Duluth, MN

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time

Job Number: Intern

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 04/25/2024

Closing Date: 5/9/2024 11:59 PM Central

Kind of Work

The primary purpose of this position will be assisting with special GIS projects in the Public Works Department, which will include, but are not limited to:

• Building and editing GIS Databases
• Creating and managing outline and mobile maps and applications
• Collecting field data
• Creating maps for printing

Additional Information:

• Internships generally run for 3 calendar months between June and August 2024.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• The workday is from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• The successful applicant will be required to pass a physical, drug test and background check.

Distinguishing Features of Work

The Intern Trainee classification is used to provide internship placements for students who seek a practical work experience in their academic field of study.
Work Environment

WORK LOCATION:
St. Louis County Public Works - Pike Lake
4787 Midway Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• Applicants must be a Junior, Senior or Graduate student in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), geography, computer science, information technology, or related field of study (all degrees must include course work in GIS); OR, must have graduated from a related four-year degree program within the last six months.
• Applicant must have a completed a minimum of one year of GIS or related studies in a GIS system program.
• Possession of a valid driver's license

SPECIAL SKILLS:
The ability to navigate and work independently on highways and streets. Strong computing skills/GIS software experience is preferred.

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the appointing authority for consideration.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

• April 26, 2024 - Applicant screening will begin
• Week of May 20, Interviews to be conducted

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employees appointed to Non-Permanent positions are not eligible for benefits.

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What field are you pursuing a four-year degree in?

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• Currently attending Sophomore Year of College
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