GIS Intern - Part-time

GIS Intern - Part-time

Salary

$19.31 Hourly

Location

Rowlett, TX

Job Type

Part Time with PARS

Job Number

2026-00218

Department

Information Technology

Division

GIS

Opening Date

10/07/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Max Number of Applicants

50

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Description

Hourly Rate: $19.31

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

This is an entry-level technical, part-time position. An individual in this position will be responsible for assisting the GIS Division with daily requests, data entry, review, and data collection.

Essential Job Functions

• Edit and manage GIS data layers in a multiuser geodatabase.
• Add/Correct the data tabular information
• Create maps, charts, and diagrams for the requests.
• Review, audit, and clean up GIS data for accuracy.
• Digitize/Collect other data as needed for city infrastructure data.
• Other related duties as assigned
• Possibility of field work with GPS equipment

Minimum Requirements

• Current master's level or undergraduate student with at least one year of relevant coursework and applied experience.
• Self-motivated problem solver capable of working as part of a team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Desktop/ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.

Other Requirements

• Valid drivers license required. Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett. Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Work is primarily performed in climate-controlled office environment. Physical demands are sedentary in nature with prolonged sitting. Work causes fatigue of eyes, fingers or other facilities because of fairly continuous use of motor senses.

Part-time employees working a schedule of less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for City benefits or participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Employees in these positions participate in a Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) plan as an alternative to Social Security.

For a more information about PARS, please visit www.pars.org.

01

Do you have a current Texas drivers license? (Your driving record will be considered to the extent that you will drive a City vehicle or conduct City business in your personal vehicle).

• Yes
• No
• No, I do not have a Texas drivers license, but I will be able to obtain within the first 60 days of employment. (For out of state applicants)

02

Are you currently enrolled as an undergraduate or master's-level student?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you completed at least one year of relevant coursework in GIS, Geography, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have coursework or applied experience using GIS software or GIS-related technology?

• Yes
• No

05

What level of experience do you have using ESRI ArcGIS Desktop and/or ArcGIS Pro?

• No experience
• Coursework/training only
• Less than 1 year of applied experience
• 1 year or more of applied experience

06

Please describe your coursework or applied experience using ESRI ArcGIS Desktop and/or ArcGIS Pro.

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Employer City of Rowlett

Address 4002 Main Street

Rowlett, Texas, 75088

Website http://www.rowlett.com