Job Advertisement
The City of Portsmouth has an exciting opportunity to intern with the Department of Public Works. Pay rate for the Engineering/GIS Internship is $19.00 an hour. We are looking for an intern to work full time Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm. The internship will run from May 20th 2024 - August 26th 2024 but willing to accommodate incumbents school scheduled if needed. We welcome diverse and non-traditional backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't satisfy every single bullet on this list. Please watch our video Working for the City of Portsmouth to hear more about why our employees enjoy working here! The Engineering/GIS Intern will assist the Engineering and Water Divisions and GIS staff in asset inventory and conditional assessment of public works infrastructure throughout the community. Candidates for this position will be required to perform field work on foot after driving the mapping sites. Additionally during rain events this position will assist with the collection of water quality samples related to stormwater infrastructure. Both field and office work will provide the opportunity to use and learn the ArcGIS desktop 10.8.2 and ArcGIS Pro 3.2 application as well as operate a survey grade GPS unit.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar; related; or a logical assignment to; or extension of; the position.
- Assists staff with research; projects; and reports.
- Performs site walks; documentation; and field measurements.
- Conducts records research; data collection; quantity take-offs; and engineering calculations.
- Prepares a variety of exhibits using AutoCAD and the City's GIS.
- Perform administrative tasks such as documenting activities; measuring and testing.
- Providing general oversight.
- Interact with contractors; subcontractors; residents; and city staff.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license and good driving record. Experience in Geography; Geology; Natural Resources; Water Resources; Engineering; or related field. Knowledge of ArcGIS desktop and/or GPS collection is desirable but not mandatory. Training will be provided.
Full Job Description
Intern- Engineering-GIS.pdf
Disclaimer
The essential functions and duties described herein are normal for this position. They are intended as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar related or a logical assignment to or extension of the position. Other duties may be required and assigned by the supervisor. The City of Portsmouth is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. The City is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodations contact our Human Resources Director by phone 603-610-4478.
Application Special Instructions
Finalist must complete pre-employment screening drug testing & background check.
