Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Undergraduate/Graduate Student Intern

LOCATION: San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility located at 700 Los Esteros Rd, San Jose, CA 95134.

DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT: Approximately October 2024 – March 2025.

HOURS PER WEEK: Up to 20 hours per week during school. Up to 40 hours possible during school breaks (part-time). Occasional evening/weekend hours may be needed.

COMPENSATION:

·        Undergraduate Salary Range – $15.17 to $21.66/hour (unbenefited)*

·        Graduate Student Salary Range – $19.62 to $28.98/hour (unbenefited)*

*Salary ranges include a 5% ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

Deadline To Apply: Wednesday, September 4, 2024, by 11:59pm.

About the Administrative Services Division
Administrative Services Division (ASD) team members gain satisfaction when facilitating trainings for ESD’s workforce; feel empowered when managing a full range of information technology data and services to over 500 employees; deliver quality customer service in utility billing; enjoy their contributions to the success of peers by hiring and promoting the right people for the right positions; and oversee the budget planning and fiscal management for a wide variety of special funds that support the important work ESDers do. Join a diverse and dynamic team that provides key strategic support to ESD staff, programs, and utilities linking directly to the department’s mission. By providing behind-the-scenes support, our team makes a difference!

About the Internship

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) group is seeking one (1) undergraduate or graduate student intern to support the Regional Wastewater Facility and Water Resources division’s Subsurface Utility Engineering program, GIS data quality assurance, and field data collection. Duties will be adjusted to the chosen candidate’s skills, interests, and availability, but may include:

Desired Skills

·        Knowledge and experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro software platform including Field Maps and Arc GIS Online.

·        Familiarity with Shapefiles, Geodatabase, and Enterprise environment.

·        Understanding of Subsurface Utility Engineering and Underground Service Alert.

·        Proficiency in data collection techniques.

Other Skills

·        Self-starter, highly motivated, with good time management.

·        Ability to follow instructions and procedures and meet deadlines.

·        Effective written and verbal communication.

·        Flexibility with working conditions in both office and outdoor environments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Undergraduate: Current enrollment in an accredited college or university in an undergraduate program. Preference for GIS or similar undergraduate programs. Must be enrolled throughout the duration of the internship.

Graduate: Completion of a bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in a master’s degree program from an accredited college or university. Preference for master’s degree programs in GIS or similar. Must be enrolled throughout the duration of the internship.

Experience: None. Preference for candidates with skills in geospatial data and field collection experience.

Licenses & Certificates: Possession of a valid driver’s license authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California may be required for some positions.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

How to Apply

Please follow the instructions below by 11:59pm on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Candidates whose background best matches the position will proceed to the next phase of the selection process which will include an oral interview.

Email: Ernesto.Zamaguey@sanjoseca.gov

Subject Line: GIS Student Internship

Body:

·        Attach your updated resume.

·        Include responses to the following questions in the body of the email:

1.      Are you currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program?

2.      Students must remain enrolled for the duration of the internship, what will be your graduation date?

3.      What accredited institution do you attend?

4.      What is your area of study (major/minor)?

5.      Are you able to work onsite at the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility located at 700 Los Esteros Rd, San Jose, CA 95134 for the duration of the internship?

6.      Do you have a valid California driver’s license authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle?

7.      Describe a school or work-related project where you conducted any of the following: GIS data creation or analysis, Subsurface Utility Engineering analysis, Underground Service Alert markings, and/or GPS Data Collection.

8.      Describe a time when you had to adapt to unexpected changes in a school or a work-related project. What happened and how did you manage the project to completion?