Intern - Geographic Information Systems

Department: Infrastructure Integrity • Location: 7350 World Communications Drive, Omaha, Nebraska • Schedule: Part-Time, M-F; 1st Shift • Starting Wage: $21.75

About the Role

Under direct supervision, provides daily project support to Infrastructure Integrity, which includes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data entry, scanning, filing of documents, and other special projects as assigned. Accuracy and attention to detail are critical skills and must be a part of daily activities.

Requirements

• Completed a minimum of one (1) year of college level coursework, preferably in engineering, information technology, geography or a closely related or technical field of study.
• Must be currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate program or, if a recent graduate, must be pursuing post-graduate hours.
• Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing provisions, including post-offer, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, and return to duty testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with ESRI GIS software.
• Experience with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software.

Skills

• Excellent personal computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Aptitude and willingness to work with new software.
• Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, and adapt quickly to changing work demands and interruptions.
• Good analytical ability.
• Ability to work independently on a consistent basis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to assist internal and external customers, co-workers, and management professionally, regardless of provocation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze water and gas documents and populate key fields in GIS from the information provided.
• Process various records and drawings into GIS as needed.
• Assist with transfer of documents to permanent electronic storage.
• Assist with miscellaneous special projects as needed.
• Perform a variety of other duties as assigned.
• Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Constantly
• Move/Traverse: Occasionally
• Stationary Position/Seated: Constantly
• Transport/Lifting: Rarely
• Transport/Carrying: Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pushing: Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pulling: Rarely
• Ascend/Descend: Rarely
• Balancing: Rarely
• Position Self/Stooping: Rarely
• Position Self/Kneeling: Rarely
• Position Self/Crouching: Rarely
• Position Self/Crawling: Rarely
• Reaching: Rarely
• Handling/Grasping: Rarely
• Feeling: Rarely
• Communicate/Talking: Frequently
• Communicate/Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Motions: Rarely
• Coordination: Rarely

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Office: Work is primarily performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, office lighting, and noise.