Salary : $13.79 Hourly
Location : City of Wichita - City Hall, KS
Job Type : Limited Part-time
Job Number : DEPT INTERN IT
Department : Information Technology
Division : IT Administration
Opening Date : 09 / 22 / 2025
Closing Date : 10 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Bargaining Unit : NONE
Max Number of Applicants : 217
The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
The Information Technology Intern will support various divisions within the City of Wichita IT Department through a rotational internship. The intern will gain hands-on experience by working across multiple functional teams including Service Desk, Application Development, Application Support, Business Relationship Management, GIS, Data Science, Operations, Network, SCADA and IT Security. Work is reviewed by a full-time staff member, and professional project work is directed and reviewed by staff members in professional exempt roles.
This is an educational internship requiring active enrollment in a higher education program throughout the duration of employment.
This is a part-time position that consist of 25 hours a week. The exact shift and hours will be determined at hire.
The internship will be on a yearly basis for up to 2 years. This position will require background check and fingerprinting.
Posting may close at any time once max number of applicants has been reached.
Examples of Work Performed
Service Desk
- Learn first-tier technical support for end users
- Assist with troubleshooting hardware, software, and network access issues
- Log and track support tickets and resolutions
Application Development
Assist in coding, testing, and debugging softwareParticipating in agile development cycles and sprint reviewsAssist the development team with documentation and QA tasksApplication Support
Learn application functionality and user issuesAssist with responding to and resolving support ticketsContribute to training guides and knowledge base documentationBusiness Relationship Management (BRM)
Collaborate with departments to gather business needsAssist with requirement analysis and project scopingHelp evaluate performance metrics of IT solutionsGeographic Information Systems (GIS)
Assist with collecting, analyzing, and managing geospatial dataSupport mapping and data visualization tasksAssist with GIS layers and databasesData Science
Learn to analyze datasets using tools like SQL, Python, or ExcelAssist in creating dashboards and reportsAssist in statistical and predictive modeling effortsOperations
Learn IT operations including system and server monitoringAssist with asset management, patching, and system administrationLearn ITIL-based workflows like change and incident managementNetwork Group
Learn configuration and maintenance of network infrastructureAssist with monitoring switches, routers, and firewallsParticipating in network documentation and performance analysisSCADA
Assist in troubleshooting and maintaining SCADA componentsLearn security and compliance practices for critical infrastructure systemsAssist with cybersecurity monitoring and incident response tasksParticipate in maintaining security policies and awareness initiativesIT Security
Assist with cybersecurity monitoring and incident response tasksLearn vulnerability scanning and remediation trackingParticipate in maintaining security policies and awareness initiativesLearn access controls and security configurations on systems and applicationsAssist on basic audits of user permissions and software complianceAssist with reviewing and applying security patches and updatesDocument and track security incidents and preventative actionsRequirements of Work
Must be in a higher education program.Must be able to provide a current enrollment schedule each semesterStrong communication skills both orally and in writing.Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and / or the publicLogical and analytical thinking abilitiesAdaptability to different technical environmentsAbility to work independently and in a teamAttention to detail and good organizational habitsWillingness to learn new systems and processesProfessionalism and respect for confidentialityAbility to follow established procedures and instructionsValid Kansas Driver's LicenseMay require the ability to work outdoors in inclement weatherMay require ability to cover uneven terrain, go up and down stairs, and otherwise maneuver around construction sitesAbility to safely perform the physical requirements for the specific internship assignmentAn employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplaceExperience and Training
Required Experience and Training
Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Data Science, or Engineering.Must have Junior or Senior standing at the time of the internship.6 months of experience using Microsoft Office tools as part of prior work experience, classroom projects, or documented academic assignments.Must have a valid Kansas Driver's LicenseAbility to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs.Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.Preferred Experience and Training
Completion of at least one introductory college-level IT course.6 months of hands-on experience with IT systems through documented projects, internships, or work.Completion of at least one course, lab, or a minimum of 6 months of work experience (internship, part-time, or volunteer) in any of the following areas :Help Desk operations or technical support (Eg. ServiceNow)Programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, C#)GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS)Data management and visualization, including tools such as SQL, Power BI, or TableauNetworking basics (e.g., TCP / IP, Cisco, firewalls) SCADA or industrial control systemsStarting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a fingerprint, pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check.
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Limited positions are not eligible for benefits.
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I am currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing an undergraduate degree in :
Computer ScienceInformation TechnologyGeographic Information systems (GIS)Data ScienceEngineeringI am enrolled in an undergraduate degree program that is not in any of the fields listed above.I am not enrolled in any undergraduate degree program.02
What is your current academic standing?
FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSeniorGraduate StudentI do not meet any of the above requirements.03
I have the following years of experience using Microsoft Office tools as part of prior work experience, classroom projects, or documented academic assignments.
Less than 6 months experience6 months - 1 year of experience2 - 3 year of experience4 years of experienceI do not have any experience using Microsoft Office tools as part of prior work experience, classroom projects, or documented academic assignments.04
I have completed at least one introductory college-level IT course.
YesNo05
I have following years of hands-on experience with IT systems through documented projects, internships, or work.
less than 6 months of experience6 months - 1 year of experience2 - 3 years of experience4 + years of experienceI do not have any hands-on experience with IT systems through documented projects, internships, or work.06
I have completed at least one course, lab, or have a minimum of 6 months of work experience (internship, part-time, or volunteer) in the following areas :
Help Desk operations or technical support (Eg. ServiceNow)Programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, C#)GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS)Data management and visualization, including tools such as SQL, Power BI, or TableauNetworking basics (e.g., TCP / IP, Cisco, firewalls) SCADA or industrial control systems07
I understand this is a part-time position working up to 25 hours per week. I am willing and able to work this schedule.
YesNo08
I have a valid driver's license.
YesNo09
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
YesNoRequired Question