Intern - GIS Utilities

Pasco County • Land O' Lakes, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN INTERN Thank you for your interest in becoming an intern with the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) – Department of Utilities Operations & Maintenance and giving back to your community! In Pasco County, we strive to provide excellent public services that meet the needs of our citizens and enhance the quality of life for our residents and visitors. This position offers interns an opportunity to get to know more about the Pasco County BOCC Government and the Department of Utilities Operations & Maintenance. Interns will have an opportunity to shadow team members in their daily job functions and learn through a hands-on experience. If you are interested in learning more about Pasco County BOCC Government and the Department of Utilities Operations & Maintenance, we encourage you to apply with us today! Essential Job Functions GIS Interns for the Pasco County BOCC Government – Department of Utilities Operations & Maintenance will embark on an internship that will provide students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained from the classroom in a hands-on, professional environment. They will assist in researching and conducting special projects as assigned. Responsibilities will focus on importation & QA/QC of utility system assets, attributes, and their related data. Assigned duties will also include research and documentation to produce data for input or reports, assisting field collection and verification of data, and performance of other duties as assigned. Interns will work under the direct supervision of the Utilities Mapping & GIS Supervisor, who will train and supervise the intern on how to efficiently utilize ArcGIS Pro and its extensions. The internship will mutually benefit the Pasco County BOCC and provide students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained. Interns will be expected to work 30-38 hours a week, depending on course load and departmental needs. Ability to lift/carry up to 80 pounds and/or maneuver heavy objects such as sewer manhole covers. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, Esri web-based applications, and Esri mobile applications.
• Knowledge of editing within ArcGIS Pro.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Ability to analyze assigned problems, gather and organize data, and arrive at valid conclusions.
• Ability to work well with others and possess strong communication/customer service skills.
• Ability to use hand tools such as shovel, prybar, valve key, and sledgehammer.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 80 pounds and/or maneuver heavy objects such as sewer manhole covers.
• Field work generally consists of asset data collection, equipment troubleshooting, and other related work as required.
• Field work requires prolonged exposure to the elements for extended periods of time and the ability to safely traverse uneven ground and brush.
• Ability to report to the office daily for assigned duties as this position does not offer the opportunity to work remote.
• Ability to work 30-38 hours per week.
• Candidate must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in geography, environmental science, or related field OR recently completed a Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of GIS related certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Importation & QA/QC of utility system assets, attributes, and their related data.
• Research and documentation to produce data for input or reports.
• Assisting field collection and verification of data.
• Performance of other duties as assigned.
• Utilize ArcGIS Pro and its extensions.
• Apply knowledge and skills gained from the classroom in a hands-on, professional environment.
• Assist in researching and conducting special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Giving back to your community
• Opportunity to get to know more about the Pasco County BOCC Government and the Department of Utilities Operations & Maintenance
• Opportunity to shadow team members in their daily job functions and learn through a hands-on experience
• Opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern