What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUMMER INTERNSHIP - GIS TECHNICIAN (SEASONAL/NO BENEFITS) position at Harford County?
The Department of Public Works - Division of Water & Sewer is currently recruiting for summer internship positions for GIS Technician.
To support the Water & Sewer GIS staffing the development and maintenance of GIS data resources. Assist with data gathering and compilation to create, maintain, display, and update Geographic Information Systems databases.
EDUCATION:
To qualify, an applicant must be a college student entering the sophomore or a higher class in the Spring of 2024 and must be majoring in Engineering, GIS, Computer Science, or a closely related curriculum.
SAFETY:
Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations, and applicable Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manual as required for this position.
To support the Water & Sewer GIS staffing the development and maintenance of GIS data resources. Assist with data gathering and compilation to create, maintain, display, and update Geographic Information Systems databases.
The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require related duties not listed, if necessary to accomplish the work of the department.
- Produce accurate maps and other data for use by engineering and maintenance staff
- Conduct field verification of assets to resolve conflicts of information and ensure the accuracy of data
- Perform data entry of asset related information into Cityworks asset management system
- Other duties as assigned
- Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively on a team project
- Ability to express ideas, information, and analysis is a clear and concise manner
- Ability to communicate effectively with groups
- Experience in ArcMap and Excel are preferred
EDUCATION:
To qualify, an applicant must be a college student entering the sophomore or a higher class in the Spring of 2024 and must be majoring in Engineering, GIS, Computer Science, or a closely related curriculum.
SAFETY:
Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations, and applicable Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manual as required for this position.
Salary : $18 - $22
