GIS Intern at SJW Corp in San Jose, California

Job Description:

Founded in 1866, San Jose Water Company is an investor owned water company headquartered in Silicon Valley. With a service area of 140 square miles, it is one of the largest and most technically sophisticated urban water system in the United States. We serve over 1 million people with high quality, life sustaining water, with an emphasis on exceptional customer service.


We are actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of GIS Intern to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.  

Under
the supervision of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Supervisor or
Manager, the GIS intern is responsible for capturing Global Positioning System
(GPS) points for asset and facilities; maintaining equipment and processing spatial
data; creating cartographic map products; and performs other related duties as
required. This position requires working in a variety of environments while
performing data collection to ensure the highest level of data accuracy and
integrity.

Specific Responsibilities

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  Perform field data collection using GPS equipment
  


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  Locate asset and enter attribute information into mobile
  application
  


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  Perform general research and conduct field verification to
  ensure data is accurately captured in GIS system
  


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  Prepare maps using ArcGIS software
  


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  Perform data input and editing of existing spatial and tabular
  data using GIS desktop software
  


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  May perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

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  Proficiency in geographic principles and geographic information systems; knowledgeable of coordinate systems, GPS standards, and map scales
  


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  Willingness to learn and the ability to stay motivated when faced with challenging or repetitive assignments
  


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  Proactive problem solver with the ability to complete tasks as instructed
  


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  Familiarity with Esri Enterprise software, including, but not limited to ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, FieldMaps or similar software
  


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  Proficiency in Windows operation system and Microsoft Office suite
  

Desired Qualifications

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  Strong ability to comprehend oral and written instructions to manage assignments
  


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  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
  


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  Ability to develop familiarity with engineering design, perform spatial analysis, and input infrastructure information into enterprise geodatabases
  


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  Ability to develop technical skills through on-the-job training
  
  
  

Required Education and Experience

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  High school diploma required
  


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  Pursuing a bachelor's degree or equivalent in GIS, Geography, or a closely related field
  

Other Requirements

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  Ability and desire to walk on varied terrain outdoors
  


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  Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds of GPS equipment and hardware
  


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  Must have valid CA driver's license
  

EEO Statement

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.