Intern - GIS Tech II - Construction

The City of Omaha is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify participant. US:NE:Omaha | Intern | Seasonal Description Work Type: Intern - This is a seasonal position working up to 40 hours per week for up to 26 weeks. Nature of Work: This technical work involves the design, development, maintenance, and production of geospatial databases, hard copy and digital map products, and web maps and apps within an enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) environment. Education and Experience: Must be currently enrolled in college for Geography, GIS, or a related field and/or have beginner use of GIS software data. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks. Ability to meet the department’s qualifications to perform the assigned duties. Ability to understand written or oral instructions. Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures and guidelines. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other city employees and the public. Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software. Ability to prioritize and manage work time to keep projects moving according to timelines and be completed by preset deadlines. Ability to reach, walk, or sit from 51 to 75% of the time; to stand from 26 to 50% of the time; and to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, push, pull, lift, and type up to 25% of the time. Ability to sit for extended periods, to use up to ten (10) pounds of force to move objects up to 33% of the time, and to use lesser amounts of force to move objects from 34 to 100% of the time. Essential Functions: To learn and assist in designing, creating, updating, and maintaining digital geospatial datasets using various information sources according to documents, procedures and policies, including digitizing from hard copy records, assimilation of existing digital datasets, processing data collected in the field, and integrating related tabular databases. Interpret and apply information from a number of sources into the GIS, including engineering plans, floodplain maps, as-built plans, surveys, plats, tabular reports, and AutoCAD datasets; consult appropriate internal staff and/or originator to ensure accurate interpretation of information. Prepare hard copy and digital maps to meet the specific needs of internal users, projects, and publications. Document GIS-related feedback from internal and external users, and, if necessary, provide prompt action or information based on user feedback. Assist staff and the public with GIS information requests, including hard copy and digital map production, GIS database queries, geospatial analysis, training, and intermediate technical support. Responsible for the overall maintenance, currency, and accuracy of departmental GIS data layers; responsible for providing access and training to support departmental users. Communicate on a regular basis with GIS Coordinator, GIS staff, and GIS Steering Committee members to determine departmental GIS needs, discuss potential data and application integration, and align actions with overall City Enterprise GIS initiatives. Maintain regular job attendance in accordance with the schedule established for the position by the supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification. Special Qualifications: Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Pay Range: $28.13 hourly. Benefits: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment. Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting. The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr