GIS Intern

Job Responsibilities

• Collect GPS data of existing and new infrastructure , including attributes (e.g. diameter of pipe, type of pipe, type of valve, size of valve, and joint type, etc.) and photos where applicable; infrastructure types include culinary & secondary water, sanitary sewer, storm drain, parks, and street lighting
• Edit and create GIS based data using ArcGIS Desktop.
• Coincoperate with City Departments and development contractors to ensure data collection is completed for each project.
• Operate light vehicles such as pickups
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Position is for applicant's over 18 years of age.
• Graduation from high school, or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in related fields and able to demonstrate aptitude or ability to be trained and perform above or related duties is preferred.
• Preference might be given to candidates with an associate's degree in pre-engineering, geography, surveying or equivalent.
• A valid Utah Driver's License is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate the ability to follow City policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of GPS data collection principals and ESRI desktop software
• Ability to maintain records and task lists
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others (i.e. employees, volunteers, and the general public)
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions

Working Conditions

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.
• Work may periodically require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, near moving mechanical parts, near fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals, or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: The full wage range is as follows, please note hiring will normally occur between the minimum and will not exceed the midpoint.
• Minimum - $18.69/hr.
• Midpoint - $22.42/hr.
• Maximum - $26.16/hr.
• Benefits: There are no benefits offered as part of this position.

Closing Date

Open till filled

Disclaimer

The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants, to waive any requirement set forth in this announcement, and to hire anyone as the City Manager or designee deems to be in the City's best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicant's sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring one of the applicants responding to this announcement, there is no guaranty that any responding applicant will be hired. Saratoga Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Special Instructions

The City of Saratoga only accepts applications using our on-line application available at www.saratogasprings-ut.gov. All candidates are required to submit an online application. Please attached any supporting documentation to your online applications such as cover letter, resumes, or proof of certifications.

Contact Information

Please contact the Human Resources Department at 801.766.9793 X187 or 801.766.9793 X121 or email us at hr@saratogasprings-ut.gov if you have any questions.

Pre-employment requirements

Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and background check required.