GIS Jobs Clearinghouse: Job Detail

Job Detail

Organization: City of Wenatchee
Title: GIS Internship
Location: Wenatchee, WA USA

Posted: 2024-03-28
Application Deadline:

Position Description:

Purpose
Performs data collection and validation, supports initiatives of the Water, Sewer and Storm Comprehensive Plans and assists with Engineering Vault scanning and organization.

Schedule/Duration:
Up to forty (40) hours per week for a maximum of six (6) months.

Qualification Requirements
• Completion of a college level course in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography or Computer Science or comparable experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) preferred.
• Good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft programs.
• Must posses a valid Driver License.

City of Wenatchee Government
The City of Wenatchee is a full-service City employing 190 employees. In addition to Information Technology, other departments include Public Works, Police, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Finance, Human Resources and Community Development. The City operates under a Strong Mayor form of government with seven council members. Active boards and commissions advise the City Council with governance.

The Community
The City of Wenatchee is home to 35,405 people with 116,178 living in the greater Wenatchee area. Located in a beautiful valley at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia Rivers and on the east slopes of the Cascade Mountain Range, the city enjoys abundant sunshine with four distinct seasons. The average rainfall is a mere 10 inches per year making the region a focal point of Washington State for outdoor recreation. Wenatchee is the largest city in rural North Central Washington and thus provides a small-town atmosphere with big city amenities striking a great balance between rural and urban qualities of life.

Must See:
“We Are Wenatchee Part I” https://vimeo.com/88411706
“We Are Wenatchee Part II” https://vimeo.com/121429638
“We Are Wenatchee Part III” https://vimeo.com/208608170

Our historic downtown is a nationally recognized Main Street with an active downtown association http://www.wenatcheedowntown.org.

How to Apply
To view the job description and complete an online application please visit:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wenatcheewa.

Initial Review Date: 5:00 P.M., Monday, April 15, 2024. Open Until Filled.