Field Data Collection Specialist (Temporary/Intern)

Weston & Sampson•Reading, MA

23h•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Weston & Sampson is seeking Field Data Collection Specialist for our immediate or near-term working out of our Reading office working a minimum of 30 hours per week. No previous experience is necessary. This is a temporary position with potential for permanent placement and expanded responsibilities. What you’ll do initially: Operate GPS Field equipment under a variety of conditions Digitization of infrastructure from record document Expanded Role: Create and manage geodatabases Project management of small-and large-scale projects in GIS Create and edit ad hoc maps based on a customer's internal/external request Work with internal/external customers to create customized mapping applications Bring in new business with existing relationships throughout the Upstate Work with engineers for best practices in GIS to help simplify workflow The ability to meet deadlines, to work cooperatively with others and when necessary, work overtime and weekends on a minimal basis What you will bring: Minimum acceptable is High School Graduate/GED with experience in computer graphics Organizational and time management skills a must Excellent verbal and written communications skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Must be thorough, consistent, and highly accurate in their work Curiosity about the field and its applications Willingness to work in the field under a variety of conditions A valid drivers license and transportation Ability to sit at and operate graphics or data workstation for bulk of shift Preferred Experience: Experience in Geography/Cartography and some school exposure to computerized mapping systems Ability to apply mapping and programming skills related to GIS, such as cartography, surveying, and alignment sheet generation Python scripting / model builder ArcGIS online ArcSDE and SQL Express / PostgreSQL Trimble Products / Javascript/HTML/CSS

Requirements

Minimum acceptable is High School Graduate/GED with experience in computer graphics
Organizational and time management skills a must
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Must be thorough, consistent, and highly accurate in their work
Curiosity about the field and its applications
Willingness to work in the field under a variety of conditions
A valid drivers license and transportation
Ability to sit at and operate graphics or data workstation for bulk of shift
The ability to meet deadlines, to work cooperatively with others and when necessary, work overtime and weekends on a minimal basis

Nice To Haves

Experience in Geography/Cartography and some school exposure to computerized mapping systems
Ability to apply mapping and programming skills related to GIS, such as cartography, surveying, and alignment sheet generation
Python scripting / model builder ArcGIS online ArcSDE and SQL Express / PostgreSQL Trimble Products / Javascript/HTML/CSS
Have knowledge and understanding of water utilities for both wastewater and storm water