Information Technology Analyst Intern - GIS, Power
About The Position
Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) is excited to announce two internship opportunities tailored for college-level students with an interest in Geographic Information Systems! Join our team to apply your skills, gain hands-on experience, and collaborate with seasoned professionals! Our Utility Technology Services| (UTS) team is driven by a passion for unlocking the value in data, fostering continuous learning, and supporting each other's growth. As an intern within the TPU UTS team, you will receive education and training in the functions of an IT Analyst, with a focus on areas such as GIS under the direct supervision of a GIS professional or the GeoSpatial Technology Manager! During your internship, you'll have the opportunity to connect with professionals across Tacoma Public Utilities, gaining insights into their roles and the challenges they face. Your responsibilities will include real-world experience on exciting Utility Technology projects. As you work with other GIS IT Analyst, interns will get to participate in simple GIS analysis, GIS system maintenance and GIS application configuration This internship will not only improve your ability to quickly learn and apply new skills but also boost your personal resilience, instilling confidence in your capability to deliver impactful work. Join us to contribute to the development and support of technical solutions that simplify people's lives through data, playing a key role in shaping the future of data services at Tacoma Public Utilities!
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or GED
- Typically the applicant should be enrolled in college or study programs related to information technology or possess equivalent experience
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
- Experience or interest in database research and data extraction methods.
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders; aptitude for customer service and project management.
- Experience in data management systems such as Tableau, Snowflake, Excel, etc. a plus
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot computer hardware, software, and system difficulties; propose solutions, track and assure resolution through appropriate follow-up methods.
- Perform maintenance and systems changes that improve efficiencies, performance, and reliability.
- Provide GIS solutions and resolve fewer and less complex systems issues and problems.
- Perform systems analysis duties in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of information systems and support in computer hardware and software applications; analyze and maintain existing programs, assist in writing programs for new applications; assist in developing optimum software configurations to achieve operating system goals.
- Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot problems, isolate solutions to network, applications, operating systems, file servers, network hardware and software; system administration of distributed enterprise management tools; monitor systems disks; prepare and maintain documentation.
- Participate in evaluations and testing of system upgrades and quality control procedure development related to area of work.
- Participate in GIS Team meetings, GIS Day and related UTS BIDs team activities
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
