Geographic Information System Intern

Job Title:  Geographic Information System Intern

Work Group:  Information Systems

Reports To:  GIS Supervisor

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:  Maximum of 32 hours per week

Residency Required:  No

Work Location:  Main Office – 1002 Central Parkway SW

SUMMARY

Collecting, verifying, and maintaining accurate GPS and GIS data for Decatur Utilities gas, water, wastewater, and electric infrastructure. This position performs field mapping and asset inventory using GPS/GNSS equipment paired with mobile GIS applications. The GIS Intern works closely with field crews and office staff to ensure utility assets are accurately documented and maintained within the Enterprise GIS system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A commitment to safety, providing reliable utility services, protecting public health and providing excellent customer service are the responsibilities of all job positions at Decatur Utilities. We believe that teamwork, open communication, honesty, integrity, fairness, diversity and respect for each other are essential traits to perform all job duties.

• Collect high-accuracy GPS/GNSS data for utility infrastructure including gas, water, wastewater, and electric assets.
• Locate and map utility features such as valves, hydrants, meters, manholes, transformers, poles, service lines, and underground facilities.
• Perform field verification of existing GIS utility data and update discrepancies between field assets and system maps.
• Utilize GPS equipment, tablets, and mobile GIS applications to capture spatial and attribute information.
• Maintain accurate field notes, sketches, photographs, and supporting documentation for utility assets.
• Read and interpret utility maps, mylars, as-built drawings, construction plans, and engineering schematics.
• Follow company policies, industry standards, safety, and applicable regulations related to utility mapping and data integrity.
• Edits and creates GIS based data using ArcGIS Pro

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Successful completion of Sophomore year (60 credit hours) and currently enrolled in a Geographic Information Systems or equivalent related Geographic Information Systems field from an accredited college or university.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read, interpret and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings and procedure manuals.  Ability to prepare routine reports and short correspondence.  Ability to interact and effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers and customers.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel) as required to perform job tasks.  This may include using software applications for email, word processing and spreadsheet applications. Ability to operate GIS field applications like Esri Field Maps and GPS equipment. Ability to troubleshoot GPS equipment in the field.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages and decimals.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry such as area, circumference and volume to practical business situations.

REASONING/COMPLEXITY

Ability to apply some judgement to carry out detailed and well-established procedures and methods, such as completing detailed forms and recording complex data.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly required to stand; walk 6 to 7 hours daily; use hands to seize, grasp or turn; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; required to regularly lift meter lids up to 10-20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision. Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme cold and extreme heat.  May be subject to unleashed dogs or other animals when entering customer premises or that are left unattended by owners.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, TRAINING

Valid Alabama Driver's License

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Available to work scheduled times; good organizational and time management skills; ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously; maintain professional business appearance and image; subject to random drug testing and driver’s license checks. Field work required.