About the role#
University Enterprises, Inc. is hiring two Student Assistants to support Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data maintenance for the City of Sacramento Department of Utilities. You will work under the guidance of a GIS Specialist to manage data for water, wastewater, and drainage systems. This is a part-time, on-site role offering hands-on experience with municipal operations.
What you'll do#
- Use ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Pro to enter utility map features and attributes into the ArcGIS Enterprise platform.
- Perform visual interpretation of aerial photos to place water meter locations.
- Digitize geographic map features and review utility engineering plans.
- Use City GPS equipment and mobile devices to geolocate utility features in the field.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university program in Geography, GIS, Environmental Studies, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of GIS concepts and the ability to use ArcGIS Desktop or ArcGIS Pro software.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Basic proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office.
Location & details#
- Location: Sacramento, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Flexible hours between 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Students may work up to 24 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours during breaks.
- Compensation: $16.90 to $24.00 per hour.
About University Enterprises, Inc.
University Enterprises, Inc. is a non-profit corporation based in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1946, it provides programs and services to support the campus community at Sacramento State. The organization employs 133 people. It functions as a resource for the educational and social environment of the university.
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