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Position Duties The Environmental Services Department is currently seeking one (1) part-time, unbenefited, undergraduate/graduate student intern in ASD's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) group. Duration of Assignment: Approximately 1 year with the possibility to extend. Salary ranges for this classification are: Undergraduate Student Intern: $16.33 - $23.33 hourly Graduate Student Intern: $21.14 - $31.22 hourly These salary ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation

Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience. About the Internship The Environmental Services Department, Administrative Services Division, Information Technology -Geographic Information Systems (IT-GIS) group is seeking one undergraduate or graduate student intern to support a variety of GIS-related projects and services. The intern will assist with map production, geospatial analysis, record drawing research, data entry, and GIS data maintenance.

The intern may also support field work at the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility and within the Water Resources Division. Field activities may include collecting utility and asset data, supporting utility locating efforts, and using high-precision GNSS, electro-magnetic induction, and ground-penetrating radar equipment. This internship is a good opportunity for a student interested in gaining hands-on experience with municipal GIS, utility infrastructure, field data collection, and geospatial data management.

Desired Skills Ideal candidates will have some knowledge, experience, or understanding of concepts in the following areas: Software such as ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, ArcGIS Online/ArcGIS Enterprise, and Microsoft products like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Geospatial data formats such as File Geodatabases, Enterprise Geodatabases, and Shapefiles Concepts such as map projections, scale, vector and raster data, and basic cartographic principles. Basic geospatial analysis techniques such as overlay and buffer analysis.

Geospatial editing techniques such as erase, divide, minus, and union. Utilizing GNSS-based equipment to capture geospatial data in the field. Subsurface Utility Engineering and Underground Service Alert processes.

One or more scripting/programming languages. Other Skills Initiative, motivation, and strong time management skills Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and established workflows Ability to meet deadlines and manage assigned tasks Effective written and verbal communication skills Flexibility to work in both office and outdoor field environments Minimum Qualifications Education: Undergraduate: Current enrollment in an accredited college or university in an undergraduate program. Must be enrolled throughout the duration of the internship.

Graduate: Completion of a bachelor's degree and current enrollment in a master's degree program from an accredited college or university. Must be enrolled throughout the duration of the internship. Experience: None.

Preference for candidates with geospatial data, data analytics and field collection experience. Licenses & Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California may be required for some positions. If selected, the Conditional Offer of Employment may be contingent upon you providing proof of a valid State of California driver's license, and an assessment of your California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) as per the DMV Release of Driver Record Information form.

Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice assessment will deem you ineligible for employment. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in their past and current educational background and/or employment history. Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.

Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, contact Norma Lopez Sanchez at Norma.LopezSanchez@sanjoseca.gov. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country

Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

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