GIS & Asset Management Intern

Pinellas County Government • Largo, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Management Intern works within the Utilities Maintenance Division’s Maintenance Solutions & Innovations team, gaining practical experience in GIS, data management, dashboard development, spatial analysis, asset management, and project management in a public utility environment. Under the guidance of Utilities staff, the intern supports projects that use information from field teams and utility systems to understand infrastructure, plan maintenance activities, manage assets, and support data-informed decisions.

This is primarily an office-based assignment focused on the systems, data, and analysis that support utility maintenance operations. Depending on current projects and the intern’s experience and interests, assignments may include GIS map editing, spatial analysis, dashboard development, data preparation and quality review, project management support, and analysis related to gravity sewer main rehabilitation. Assignments are intended to complement the work of professional and technical staff and may increase in complexity as the intern develops skills and knowledge. The position is located at 6730 142nd Avenue North, Largo, FL 33771. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as a student or on a leave of absence from an educational institution.
• Basic knowledge of or familiarity with GIS, mapping, or spatial data concepts.
• Ability to learn and apply GIS tools and spatial analysis techniques with guidance.
• Ability to organize and work with data from multiple sources.
• Ability to identify missing, inconsistent, or potentially inaccurate information and seek guidance when needed.
• Ability to learn data visualization and dashboard development tools and techniques.
• Ability to use spreadsheets and common computer applications to organize, review, and present information.
• Ability to learn utility infrastructure, maintenance, and asset management concepts.
• Ability to follow established procedures and technical instructions.
• Ability to document work, processes, and findings clearly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively, ask questions, receive feedback, and work collaboratively with technical, operational, and management staff.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet established deadlines, and communicate progress or challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework, training, or experience involving GIS is preferred.
• Studies related to GIS, geography, geospatial technology, engineering, data analytics, information systems, environmental science, urban or regional planning, or related disciplines are particularly relevant.
• Familiarity with mapping, data analysis, spreadsheets, dashboards, or other data visualization tools is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review, update, and edit GIS maps and information related to utility infrastructure and maintenance activities.
• Support basic GIS and spatial analysis projects under the guidance of experienced staff.
• Organize, review, and prepare maintenance and asset data for reports, maps, dashboards, and other projects.
• Review data for missing or inconsistent information and work with staff to understand and address data quality issues.
• Assist with creating and updating dashboards, maps, reports, and other visual tools communicating maintenance and asset information.
• Support staff in reviewing information about gravity sewer mains to help identify infrastructure that may warrant further evaluation for rehabilitation.
• Learn how maintenance history, asset information, inspection results, GIS data, and other information support maintenance and rehabilitation planning.
• Participate in projects to improve how Maintenance collects, organizes, analyzes, and uses operational data.
• Gain exposure to project management practices, including defining objectives, tracking tasks and milestones, documenting progress, and communicating project updates.
• Work with Maintenance staff to learn how field-operation information is used to plan work, manage utility assets, and support operational decisions.
• Prepare maps, presentations, reports, and other materials to communicate project findings and information.
• Document work processes, data sources, project activities, and lessons learned as assigned.
• Participate in meetings, training, and other learning opportunities related to utility maintenance, asset management, GIS, and public infrastructure.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed