Intern - Hourly - Geographic Information Systems
About The Position
We are looking for a part-time intern to support our Salt Lake City Engineering team. About the Position: This job is designed to provide applicants with paid professional experience to further their education and training. To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited school program related to the type of work they are expected to perform. In this role, you may deal with confidential information, which is expected to be maintained as confidential and shared only on a need-to-know basis with city employees and elsewhere when authorized by your supervisor. This is a non-benefited, part-time, at-will position. The selected candidate may work up to 130 hours per month. About the Team: The Community and Neighborhoods Engineering Division administers the design and procurement of construction projects funded by the City’s Capital Improvement Program and the Funding Our Future bond. Applicants for roles within the Engineering Division can expect to support projects that improve streets within the public right-of-way, office buildings, bikeways, and sidewalks – all important areas of the City’s growing infrastructure that everyone uses.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Must have good organizational and analytical skills.
- Must have good computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Must have experience with Esri mapping products and analysis.
- Experience in Unmanned Aerial Systems and image processing.
- Possession of an FAA Pt. 107 (sUAS) airman certificate.
Responsibilities
- Collects data and reviews research materials, determines accuracy and validity of sources and appropriateness for use.
- Assists with the Division drone program as a pilot or ground crew.
- Designs, develops, and conducts a variety of research projects; determines appropriate methodologies, information sources, sampling strategies, and data-collection tools, etc.
- Performs research activities by utilizing computer software to obtain and manipulate data.
- Writes or drafts technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.
- Other tasks as assigned.
- Complies with city and department policies and procedures.
Benefits
- 95% City-paid medical insurance
- Dental, vision, life insurance
- HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 City contribution)
- Wellness clinic for employees & families
- Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)
- Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k))
- Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more
- 12 vacation days to start
- 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday
- Up to 80 hours personal leave annually
- 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
