GIS Technician Intern at City… · Springfie…

Summary: City Utilities of Springfield has been connecting the community to essential services since 1945. The GIS Technician Intern will assist in the technical work of storing, manipulating, documenting, and displaying geographically referenced information using GIS software, while working under the direction of the GIS Analyst II. Responsibilities: - Views text and graphic details on a computer screen and compares them with other details on the screen or on scanned images or paper copies of maps and/or service cards - Determines and transfers required information from service cards, utility as-builts, spreadsheets, and other documents using GIS software - Reviews data and runs data processing procedures and software to ensure adherence to standards, policies, and other guidelines - Analyzes data, documents findings and reports findings to supervisor or designee - Performs other related duties as required or assigned by management Required Qualifications: - Working towards a degree in Geospatial Sciences, Geography, Geology, Community and Regional/Urban Planning, or related field from an accredited institution is required - Experience with Esri's ArcGIS toolset is strongly preferred - Excellent written and verbal communications skills - Ability to make mature decisions - Ability to work both in a team environment and independently - Ability to identify and resolve problems - Ability to be detail oriented, work under pressure, and meet deadlines - Ability to read and understand the concepts of utility maps and models - Ability to learn Gas, Water, Electric, Broadband, and Transit utility terms - Ability to effectively utilize a range of digital tools and platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, enterprise software, artificial intelligence-enhanced applications, and self-service systems - Must possess a willingness and capacity to learn and adapt to emerging technologies, including mobile devices, cloud-based systems, and data-driven platforms relevant to utility operations - Must be able to visually differentiate between color-coded lines and symbols associated with utilization of geospatial software - Extended periods of sitting will be required - Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word - Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, and close visual acuity to operate a computer is required - May be required to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally - New hires are informed of the requirements of the Internship Program upon hire, and incumbents must continue to meet the requirements each semester in order to continue employment - Employees must remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times and maintain the ability to respond to changing circumstances in a timely manner - Must be able to work successfully with diverse groups of people Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Esri's ArcGIS toolset is strongly preferred - Autodesk AutoCAD experience is preferred Required Skills: Esri ArcGIS, Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, GIS software, Data manipulation, Spatial data maintenance