Summer Intern II - Utilities Engineering

City of Sarasota • Aurora, CO

13d • $17

About The Position

To perform general office work in designated department or area of assignment within the City of Sarasota's Utilities Department of Engineering.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and currently enrolled in a college or university.
• Knowledge of standard GIS terminology, methods, practices and techniques.
• Ability to research, organize, integrate and extrapolate information from a variety of sources to update the City's GIS system.
• Ability to read and interpret aerial photographs, maps, deeds and legal descriptions.
• Knowledge of computerized cartographic/mapping hardware, software, symbols, standards and terminology.
• Proficient in ESRI software (ArcInfo, ArcSDE, and ArcServer), AutoCAD, SQL, MS Access, and MS Excel.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement action with reference to assignments.
• Ability to communicate ideas, both verbally and in writing, with clarity and precision.
• Ability to maintain accurate and comprehensive records of activities.
• Ability to adapt to changing assignments and a varying workload which may be inherent in the orientation to any given science, discipline, or municipal operation.
• Ability to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to perform the assigned position, in accordance with the standards set by both the Department Head and the educational institution.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, superiors, officials of the City, and the general public.
• Position requires visual acuity for reviewing, checking, preparing, and maintaining written and computer files.
• Incumbent is required to have sufficient hearing to accurately perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office, date entry, and word processing equipment is required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred to have completed course work relevant to the operation of the Department assigned, such as Engineering, Geography, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts programs, studies, and other activities.
• Participates in departmental planning sessions for both day-to-day and special projects.
• Works independently, as assigned, under the general or specific guidelines as to Department policy and practice.
• Assists in cost analysis, efficiency evaluation, productivity studies, market surveys, and other statistical studies relative to assignment(s).

Benefits

• The City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED