Storm Water GIS Intern

City of Charlotte • Charlotte, NC

3d • $19 - $20

About The Position

This internship is with the Storm Water Services Asset Management Program under the Strategic Planning and Operations Division. This position performs technical work related to the development and maintenance of large-scale GIS databases within an enterprise Utility Network environment. Salary Offering: $20.00/hr. Please note that this internship position is not eligible for employee benefits.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as undergraduate college student with course study in graphical information systems / geography / cartography / environmental science / or related curriculum
• Working proficiency with the ESRI ArcGIS application suite.
• Basic understanding of GIS principles and concepts including database structure, data management, analysis techniques and Global Positioning Systems.
• Interest in understanding stormwater systems and terminology.
• Ability to interpret construction plans and technical drawings.
• Understanding of simple expressions and queries.
• Excellent spatial ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work and complete assignments
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the public
• Significant judgement in traveling / traversing difficult terrain / structures / barriers / various urban & rural conditions / encountering variety of animals / insects / vegetation / weather
• Good driving record, valid driver's license, ability to obtain & maintain City driving permit

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance of stormwater asset data in a Utility Network environment.
• Perform asset data entry from various data sources.
• Analyze and interpret civil construction plans
• Collect stormwater asset data in the field.
• Maintain hardware and field equipment.
• Monitor Cityworks system for work order assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees