GIS​/Asset Management Intern

Position: GIS/Asset Management Intern (29.5hrs)
The City of Boynton Beach Internship Program is highly selective. Only those with demonstrated potential to thrive in their chosen field of study will be invited to embark on this project-intensive journey. Individuals applying to the Internship Program must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university or have graduated within the past two years.

Additionally, all applicants must know that candidates will not work remotely. All applicants must hold a clean driving record and full driving license.

We are seeking an intern who is talented, driven and has a genuine interest in contributing to the success of the Utilities Department Asset Management and Geographical Information System (GIS) programs. Candidates for this position will work closely with the Asset Management Administrator and Senior GIS Analyst. This internship program is on-site with field work. Candidates for this position must be able to adapt to and work in varied environments, including indoors, outdoors, and project locations

Assist with planning, designing, implementing, and supporting Utility GIS applications in ArcGIS Online(AGOL), ArcGIS Pro, and Portal for ArcGIS.

* Support a large-scale field data collection and asset verification initiative across the utility service area.

* Respond to GIS map, data, and analysis requests in a timely manner and prioritize tasks effectively.

* Assist in reviewing and tracking the organization's fixed assets.

* Help coordinate the integration and maintenance of spatially referenced utility assets within asset management systems such as ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS, and Inframap.

* Collaborate closely with the Senior GIS Analyst, Asset Management Administrator, and the Utility CAD/GIS Analyst.

* Maintain data integrity, follow GIS standards, and uphold system security and confidentiality
• Assist with the implementation of the SpryPoint Software by supporting data preparation, basic configuration reviews, and system setup activities for utility assets.

* Support asset data validation efforts by reviewing Excel forms, GIS records, and field data to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate transfer into asset management systems.

* Assist in establishing and maintaining relationships between assets (for example, linking components such as pumps, valves, and facilities) to support a structured and reliable asset hierarchy. Desired Academic Background

Students should be enrolled in or have recently completed coursework in:
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

• Geomatics/Surveying

• Asset Management

• Environmental Science or Environmental Studies

• Urban/Regional Planning

• Geography

• Civil or Environmental Engineering

• Geospatial science, geoinformatics, or related interdisciplinary programs
• Knowledge & use of AutoCAD helpful but not required. Solid PC skills, the ability to work independently, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) are required.

Learning Goals

* Gain experience with municipal Asset Management and GIS systems.

* Learn about local government operations, utility infrastructure, and policy implementation.

* Build professional relationships with utility staff, consultants, and project partners.

MUST ANSWER

Instructions

You must respond to the essay question below to be considered for the position. Applications that do not include a resume and essay response will be considered incomplete and will not be moved forward in the selection process.

Please upload your response and resume as one document in the section online.
• Your essay response should not exceed 150 words.

Essay Questions:

* Describe a GIS project you have worked on in the classroom or in a real-world setting. Explain the objective of the project, the GIS tools and software you used, and the steps you took to complete it. What challenges did you encounter, and how did you overcome them? Finally, what did you learn from the experience ?

* Explain the process of collecting, analyzing, and visualizing spatial data in a GIS environment. Describe an example where you worked with different data sources (such as satellite imagery, GPS data,…