Public Works GIS Intern position will be full-time mid-May to mid-August 2026 (exact start and end dates are flexible).  Wage: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour. Benefits are not included with the position. Please submit an application for employment at cityofjohnston.com/jobs. For more information contact Scott Chiri at the Public Works Department at 515-278-0822.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform GIS related tasks not limited to: heads up orthorectification of plans, updating of GIS data and databases, quality control and quality assurance of GIS data and attributes, preparing maps, GPS data gathering and spreadsheet documents and other reports, and performing other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training and experience equivalent to one year of college with course work in planning, landscape architecture, architecture, civil engineering or a related field. Some GIS experience would be preferred, but not necessary. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a valid Iowa Drivers License
• Drug Screen and Background check required
• Position requires work to be performed in various outdoor environmental conditions
• Steel Toed shoes are required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the basic principles of GIS, completed at least one semester of a GIS class.  Ability to create and utilize ArcGIS Online apps, Field Maps and GPS equipment is a plus but not required. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Basic understanding of Windows based software including spreadsheet, word processing, presentation and geographic information systems (ArcGIS Pro).