About us

The City of St. Louis Park is guided by our strategic priorities to ensure that all city programs are fair, objective and meet the needs of the community we serve.

We are focused on hiring and retaining a highly competitive and skilled workforce that reflects a wide range of backgrounds and experiences while demonstrating a commitment to serving all residents with expertise and respect. 

Assist in maintaining the integrity and advance productive use of geographic information systems (GIS). Provide quality customer service and communications in daily duties.

This position is a year-long internship, working an average of 20-29 hours per week.

• Create and edit spatial and non-spatial GIS data sets, perform analysis, data conversion, and maintain the integrity of data sets by keeping the data current and accurate. Work will be primarily focused on Public Works and Parks GIS data (utilities, streets, parks, and other infrastructure).
• Work with others to incorporate existing data into the GIS system and applications.
• Collect data using GPS equipment, tablet (iPad), and digitizing features from aerial photos.
• Produce layouts, charts, and GIS-related posters as requested.
• Support colleagues in enhancing their proficiency with GIS tools.
• Scan and Index paper records/documents.
• Provide graphics and maps and other related information to both internal and external customers as directed. 
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent. 

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program pursuing a degree in GIS or related field.
• Experience using desktop GIS software
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to physically perform all essential duties and responsibilities including sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, ability to kneel and bend, manual dexterity, and ability to operate assigned equipment.

• Experience working with GPS units.
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and/or other ESRI products.
• Ability to analyze and interpret civil engineering plans and utility data.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Applications and questions must be filled out completely for consideration.