Water GIS Intern

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $19.45 - $26.40 per hour.

This is a term-limited position with an anticipated duration of 12 months.

This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act. 

The deadline to submit applications is July 28, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

• →Create new assets and track their associated attributes in a versioned enterprise geodatabase (ArcSDE) and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) using AutoCAD files and engineering drawings. 
• →Oversee and conduct research to find and verify GIS data from source documents to maintain water department GIS and CMMS data. 
• →Support asset management activities. 
• →Assist in providing training and technical assistance in the use of GIS data, software, and mobile applications to department staff. 
• →Prepare maps for various department divisions using proper cartographic principles. 
• →Utilize ESRI ArcGIS Online/Portal applications such as web maps, web apps, dashboards, story maps and other applications to meet the needs of various department divisions. 
• →Process and share data for department GIS applications (system models, asset management, master planning etc.) and fulfill external data requests as needed.  
• →Perform GIS analysis to support decision making.  
• →Assist with field data collection as needed. 
• →Performing additional related duties as assigned. 

​ The listed primary duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.   

The GIS Intern job is responsible for a variety of GIS tasks related to supporting the diverse needs of the Aurora Water Department including data collection and interpretation, data analyses, data/database management, cartography, and continued support of mobile and web GIS technologies. 

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. 

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Must be currently enrolled or a recent graduate from an accredited GIS program. 

• Experience with ESRI products and cartographic design.

• Current or prior GIS-related internship

• Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software (ArcGIS Pro & ArcGIS Online), cartographic design, Microsoft Suite 
• Knowledge of related software (AutoCAD, Bluebeam, INFOR Public Sector, NEXGEN, FME, Aquanuity, and SQL) considered a plus. 
• Knowledge of the utility industry and ability to interpret engineering drawings preferred. 

• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and analytical skills 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and citizens, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing 
• Analyze and compile technical information and reports; make presentations 
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, ordinances, and policies  

WORKING CONDITIONS  

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel. 

• Sedentary physical work that involves moving no more than 10 pounds at a time with or without assistance. 
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing. 
• Vision sufficient to read computer screens, printouts, and related documents with or without assistance. 
• Dexterity to operate a computer system and other related equipment with or without assistance. 
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens with or without assistance. 

• Works in a clean, comfortable environment. 
• The work environment will occasionally include field visits to Aurora Water facilities (treatment facilities, pump stations, tanks, reservoirs, etc.) and linear assets (water pipes, wastewater pipes, and stormwater pipes, valves, ponds, and manholes). 

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computers. 
• Uses common office software, advanced software, and on-premises and cloud databases. 
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment. 

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.