Intern - Public Works

United States of America (Non-Exempt)
POSITION SUMMARY: The intern position is an entry-level professional assignment supporting Public Works through hands-on infrastructure data collection, GIS/spatial analysis, research, budget review, and reporting. The role is designed to provide meaningful project ownership, exposure to municipal operations, and direct responsibility for work products used by City staff for planning and decision-making.

The primary project will support implementation of the City’s ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan through a sidewalk infrastructure ADA inventory and condition assessment. The intern will collect and validate field data, develop GIS-ready information and maps, and prepare a summary of accessibility deficiencies and priorities. Additional assignments will include CIP budget review and benchmarking, legislative research, presentations, reports, and other special projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments and make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Collect sidewalk, curb ramp, and pedestrian infrastructure field data using, GPS-enabled tools, and supporting imagery.

Complete assigned sidewalk data-collection targets in designated areas and maintain accurate profiler/GPS collection logs and GIS uploads.

Document condition, ADA/PROWAG compliance factors, GPS-referenced information, and images needed for staff review and data validation.

Organize, review, and validate field records for accuracy, completeness, and use in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and City’s Asset Management System.

Produce and update GIS-ready sidewalk condition datasets, maps, and spatial layers and support integration of approved data into City ADA dashboard and planning systems.

Analyze collected information and prepare a final summary identifying accessibility deficiencies and priority areas for future action.

Assist in the review of assigned Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets planning purposes.

Conduct benchmarking research on municipal and Public Works topics and summarize findings in a clear, staff-ready format.

Collaborate with Engineering, GIS, Planning, Streets, and other City staff and perform other related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

Coursework or work experience related to GIS, infrastructure or Public Works, engineering/planning, public administration, research and data analysis, policy, or a closely related field required.

Preferences:
Students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a field related to municipal government, infrastructure, engineering, GIS/geography, planning, public policy, public administration, or data analytics; experience using Microsoft Excel, databases, or other tools for data management, analysis, and quality control; familiarity with ArcGIS, GIS mapping, GPS/mobile field data collection, dashboards, or spatial analysis; coursework or experience in research and analysis, municipal benchmarking, budget/CIP review, legislative or policy research, or preparation of professional reports and presentations;

and/or coursework or experience related to transportation, infrastructure asset management, or municipal Public Works operations.

Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and

Certifications:

None.

Conditions of Employment:
Must submit to and pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug test. Must possess…