Intern Information Technology - GIS

Casual Seasonal Internship Opportunity

The City of Sunnyvale is looking for an Intern to perform GIS work, up to 40 hours per week from 5/25/26 to 8/31/26. The positions are an excellent temporary opportunity for an individual with GIS skills wishing to obtain relevant work experience. Current student enrollment is not required. The selected candidate will work under supervision on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Enrichment opportunities include learning and working with the City's ArcGIS and Office 365 suite of applications, learning concepts of data analysis, data management, and AGOL/Portal Application development, being assigned a mentor, and having opportunities to shadow other City positions.

Essential Job Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Edit/maintain GIS layers in ArcGIS
• Build Web Maps/Applications/Dashboards
• Develop and publish project specific hosted features
• Work with City departments to expand public facing applications

Working conditions include prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven, and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard and certain tools. The position also requires near and far vision when reading written work related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The need to lift, drag, carry, and push equipment, tools and supplies up to 50 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in one of the following ways:

High school graduation or GED equivalent AND completion of at least one course in Computer Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a related field.

• Positive work attitude, reliable and responsible.

• Ability to write and communicate concisely and effectively.

• Proficient computer skills with basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and ArcGIS.

• Good organizational skills, detail-oriented and good data keeper.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

Application and Selection Process

The application submitted must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job description in order to move forward in the recruitment process with the City of Sunnyvale. The information provided in the Work Experience, Education, and Certificates/Licenses sections of the application will be used to determine if the application meets the minimum qualifications. A resume, employment history provided elsewhere in the application, or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Note: The minimum qualifications for experience are based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Experience included in the Work Experience section of the application is calculated to the full-time equivalent (hours are pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Volunteer experience is not considered qualifying experience. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application, responses to the supplemental questions, and a resume to the Department of Human Resources as soon as possible. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience, and education. Individuals with the best match to the position will be invited to participate in an interview. This job posting may close without notice. Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check as well as a medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Position which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre- employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Katrina Lewis, GIS Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. For more information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email: View email address on click.appcast.io. The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.