About the role#
As a GIS Technician Intern, you will assist with the storage, manipulation, and display of geographically referenced information. You will work under the direction of a GIS Analyst II to support daily production needs and specific utility projects. This role involves data manipulation, quality assurance, and the maintenance of spatial data and attributes.
What you'll do#
- Perform technical work to support daily production and project requirements.
- Transfer information from utility as-builts, service cards, and spreadsheets into GIS software.
- Review data and run processing procedures to ensure adherence to standards and policies.
- Analyze data and document your findings for your supervisor.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Geospatial Sciences, Geography, Geology, Community and Regional/Urban Planning, or a related field.
- Experience with Esri ArcGIS toolset.
- Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- A willingness to learn and adapt to emerging technologies, including mobile devices and cloud-based systems.
- Ability to visually differentiate between color-coded lines and symbols.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Springfield, Missouri.
- Work is on-site, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
- You must be enrolled as a full-time student in a degree-seeking program and have completed at least one year of college.
- Hours are 20 to 25 hours per week during school semesters and up to 40 hours per week during the summer, not to exceed 1,500 hours per calendar year.
- Pay ranges from $18.00 to $21.00 per hour, depending on classification.
About City Utilities of Springfield
City Utilities of Springfield is a government agency based in southwest Missouri. Founded in 1945, the organization provides electricity, natural gas, water, broadband, and transit services to the local community. It serves more than 110,000 customers. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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