Field Data Collection Specialist (Temporary/Intern)
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. W hat 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
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
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
Responsibilities
- Operate GPS Field equipment under a variety of conditions
- Digitization of infrastructure from record document
- 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
- When necessary, work overtime and weekends on a minimal basis
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
