Technology Services - GIS Special Projects Intern

Pittsburgh Water • Pittsburgh, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The GIS Special Projects Intern will provide support to the GIS team leads with a focus on tasks to update the attribution and mapping accuracy of critical GIS layers.

Requirements

• Enrollment in an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree program with an interest and aptitude to work in Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Technology, Cartography, or a related field.
• Applicant must present a current, valid Class C (Class 1) PA Motor Vehicle Operator’s License at the time of application or prior to appointment. A valid driver’s license must be maintained throughout employment.
• Applicant must have permanent residency within one of the following Pennsylvania counties at the time of appointment and remain a resident within one of the noted counties throughout employment with the Pittsburgh Water: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Lawrence, Indiana, Washington, or Westmoreland.
• Ability to successfully pass a thorough investigation consisting of a criminal history check, verification of prior employment and performance, reference, and credentials checks, and in some cases credit history.
• Applicants are subject to a System for Award Management (SAM) or any successor system search as maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) to ensure compliance with federal procurement and non-procurement programs.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ESRI Software that is utilized for mapping and attribute updates.
• Administrative skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records and prepare reports/correspondence.
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of general office procedures, practices, and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS tools strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow defined processes to update attributes of GIS features based on historical record documents.
• Update mapped locations of GIS features based on associated record documents and GPS coordinates.
• Assist with preparing and updating customized maps (derived from GIS data and other data sources).
• Assist members of the Pittsburgh Water team in completing field surveys of critical assets using high-accuracy GPS units.
• Provide updates at departmental and team meetings to communicate the status of assigned project work.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Subject to remain on duty beyond normal hours or during emergency situations or other extensive periods.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer: Pittsburgh Water is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on any legally protected statuses, including, but not limited to race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, or veteran status. Pittsburgh Water is committed to providing candidates with reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities during our recruiting process; if you need assistance, please contact us at [email protected] or 412-255-8800.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree