Job Description
The City of Racine is restarting its Smart Cities Initiatives. There are many opportunities for Federal Funding with the ARPA and Infrastructure Bill. The city needs to collect, organize, map, and present a lot of information regarding Smart Cities. There are many opportunities for student involvement. This is very impactful work because the purpose of a Smart City is to improve the lives of a city's citizens and increase economic development through appropriate use of technology.
Expected Outcome for Student
Gather and analyze multiple types of data
Ability to explore data analysis as a career path
Increase in data analysis skills with hands-on experience
Experience working for a city government
Network with professions in the field
Gain confidence in classroom learning
Position Purpose:
Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer, this position takes current data and combines with newly gathered data to show where the need for smart city projects is in the city. Helps tell the story of what the problem is, what has been done and what the new solutions could improve.
Essential Duties
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Physical Demands of the Position
Sitting and typing at a terminal while viewing a computer screen.
Environmental/Working Conditions of the Position
Sitting at a desk in an air-conditioned/heated office or working from home.
Equipment Used
Telephones, computer with associated peripherals, and software.
Expected Work Schedule
Schedule will be determined after hiring. Applicant must be available to meet with City of Racine employees during the day from Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.