Position Title:

Engineering GIS Intern- Seasonal

Job Description:

This job is designed to provide students with paid professional experience to further their education and training and is academically oriented for the student’s benefit. To qualify students must be enrolled in an accredited school program related to the type of work they are expected to perform. Positions will terminate upon completion of the internship period.

About the Position:

Salt Lake City has internship opportunities with our Engineering team! This is an entry-level, hourly position in the GIS series. The intern will perform technical work in address geocoding, computer-aided mapping, a variety of database compilation and maintenance, CAD or other related areas under the supervision of other Engineering GIS staff. This is a technical position requiring knowledge of computer system operations, database systems and computer-aided drafting

Internship will begin Spring 2025. This is a seasonal position, not to exceed 6 months of employment.

About the Team:

The Public Services 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.

Learn more about Salt Lake City's Public Services Engineering Division! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2G-CAMuQWc&t=2s)

Position Salary Range:

$20.00/hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Collects, compiles, maintains and updates departmental geographic information. Verifies address-related or other database related information through researching existing records and field checks. Conducts quality assurance of the data prepared for entry into geographic information system.

• Utilizes a variety of input devices for inputting mapping and tabular information into a geographic information system, including coordinate geometry coordinate adjustment software. Interprets maps, parcel plats and survey records to develop map overlays. Prepares basic maps and tabular reports using plotters and other output devices.

• Provides mapping and departmental GIS related information to other City departments and outside agencies, and assists in interpreting the requested information. May be asked to write technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.

• Complies with city and department policies and procedures.

• Other tasks as assigned.

  Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, though summer internships may not require concurrent enrollment if student is in good standing with the educational institution.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Must have good organizational and analytical skills.

• Must have good computer skills.

  Working Conditions:

• Moderate physical effort, comfortable working conditions, and handling of light weights. Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking may be required. Subject to extended exposure to computer visual display terminals

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Seasonal

DEPARTMENT

Public Services - Engineering

Full Time/Part Time:

Scheduled Hours:

40

Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov .

BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

• Wellness clinic for employees and their families

Paid Time Off

• 12 vacation days to start

• 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday

• Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually

• 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents

• Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction

VETERAN EMPLOYER:

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.

ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP

Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.

We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.