Temporary Position Opening:
GIS Assistant
 
LOCATION:
 Polson, Montana
 
POINT OF CONTACT:
 Wendy Thingelstad
 (406)-883-7212
wthingelstad@lakemt.gov
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Nov 6th, 2009
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION: 
 
Lake County GIS Department is looking for a responsible and detail oriented person who is 
studying in the GIS field or who has taken an extensive amount of GIS courses. Prefer 
Batchelor’s degree in GIS or related field, but candidate can be an upper level student working 
towards a certificate or degree in GIS or related field. Taking direction from the GIS 
Coordinator, the GIS assistant will be responsible for editing information in fields that are crucial 
to the infrastructure of the county GIS systems. Therefore, focus and the ability to work 
independently is a must.
A current driver’s license and a clean driving record and background check are required.
 
Candidate must be able to:
*        Lift heavy books weighing up to 40 lbs
*        Interpret surveys and land descriptions
*        Grasp basic tables and mathematical equations
*        Foster and maintain relationships with multiple departments
*        Work with the public when needed
 
SOFTWARE / HARDWARE EXPERIENCE:
 
Pathfinder, Trimble, Arc map, Arc Catalog, Arc Editor, all basic windows programs such as 
Excel, Word, Outlook etc.
 
The position is for 40 hours per week starting at $12:00 per hour DOE.
This is an entry-level temporary position with the potential to migrate into full time employment.
Please submit your resume, cover letter and three professional references to:
 
Wendy Thingelstad
106 4th Ave E
Polson, MT 59860
Or submit electronically to:
 wthingelstad@lakemt.org