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Internship - GIS, IT, and Emergency Management

City of Rochester
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MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of The Flock internship is to inspire interns to see themselves as future leaders in local government by providing meaningful and hands-on experiences that highlight the impact and purpose of public service.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Emergency Management: 

  • Participate, help organize, and shadow a large full-scale emergency management exercise. 
  • Assist with revising the City's Emergency Operations Plan.
  • Monitor severe weather and conduct damage assessments. 
  • Help update and improve GIS-based Emergency Operations Center dashboards. 

GIS - Community Development: 

  • Assist the Community Development, Public Works, and other City departments as needed with GIS needs. 
  • Complete analysis, data editing, map creation, and web application updates. 
  • Perform field work and assist with drone flights. 
  • Participate in other related projects. 

GIS - Rochester Public Utilities: 

  • Complete quality control and quality assurance of water and electric data using GIS.
  • Work on an ArcGIS Enterprise project, which may include analysis, data editing, and map creation. 
  • Assist with the creation of map requests. 

Information Technology (IT):  

  • Assist users with technical support.  
  • Configure and maintain systems and network maintenance. 
  • Assist with various City projects in software development, cybersecurity, networking, applications, etc.  

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Pursuing post-secondary education in GIS, Emergency Management, IT, or a related field. 
  • Ability to travel to multiple locations within the City of Rochester, MN. 

Desirable Qualifications: 

  • Experience working with individuals from a variety of racial, geographic, and financial backgrounds. 
  • Proficiency in another language (Bilingual or Multilingual).
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including being comfortable interacting directly with the public when given background information on topics 
  • Ability to work with a team and independently 
  • Enthusiasm for working outside, positive attitude, self-starter
  • Willingness to learn new skills and cultural competencies