Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern – Environmental Services Department
About The Position
The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action. Together, ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose. Our department is an exceptional place to start or grow your career. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming of your talents! The Environmental Services Department, Administrative Services Division, Information Technology -Geographic Information Systems (IT-GIS) group is seeking one undergraduate or graduate student intern to support a variety of GIS-related projects and services. The intern will assist with map production, geospatial analysis, record drawing research, data entry, and GIS data maintenance. The intern may also support field work at the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility and within the Water Resources Division. Field activities may include collecting utility and asset data, supporting utility locating efforts, and using high-precision GNSS, electro-magnetic induction, and ground-penetrating radar equipment. This internship is a good opportunity for a student interested in gaining hands-on experience with municipal GIS, utility infrastructure, field data collection, and geospatial data management.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university in an undergraduate program (must be enrolled throughout the duration of the internship)
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in a master’s degree program from an accredited college or university (must be enrolled throughout the duration of the internship)
- No prior experience required
- Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California may be required for some positions.
- Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and established workflows
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage assigned tasks
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility to work in both office and outdoor field environments
Nice To Haves
- Some knowledge, experience, or understanding of concepts in ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, ArcGIS Online/ArcGIS Enterprise, and Microsoft products like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Knowledge of geospatial data formats such as File Geodatabases, Enterprise Geodatabases, and Shapefiles.
- Understanding of concepts such as map projections, scale, vector and raster data, and basic cartographic principles.
- Basic geospatial analysis techniques such as overlay and buffer analysis.
- Basic geospatial editing techniques such as erase, divide, minus, and union.
- Experience utilizing GNSS-based equipment to capture geospatial data in the field.
- Knowledge of Subsurface Utility Engineering and Underground Service Alert processes.
- Experience with one or more scripting/programming languages.
- Geospatial data experience
- Data analytics experience
- Field collection experience
- Initiative, motivation, and strong time management skills
Responsibilities
- Assist with map production
- Assist with geospatial analysis
- Assist with record drawing research
- Assist with data entry
- Assist with GIS data maintenance
- Support field work at the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility and within the Water Resources Division
- Collect utility and asset data
- Support utility locating efforts
- Use high-precision GNSS, electro-magnetic induction, and ground-penetrating radar equipment
Benefits
- Part-time
- Unbenefited
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
