GIS Intern

JOB SUMMARY

Receives on-the-job training and experience in a variety of positions and settings in the water resources department. Specific job responsibilities will be tailored to fit the individual students' needs. Intern may be assigned to water treatment, wastewater reclamation, environmental services (including laboratory), water distribution, sanitary sewer, customer service, engineering (including GIS), or finance and administration.

• Assists GIS team in editing and analyzing GIS data through GIS software.
• Assists in field data collection and analysis using GPS and ESRI Field Maps.
• Assists with data clean‑up of feature layers and spreadsheets for larger projects and asset management.
• Works with GIS staff on the development and maintenance of GIS data in the DWR multiuser geodatabase.

• Collects materials for samples and performs several types of tests.
• Checks calibration of chemical feed pumps every two hours.
• May operate press machines, check valve settings, and make adjustments as necessary.
• Collects and delivers samples for lab analysis; checks equipment to assure proper operation.

• Performs supervised tests and records data on water and wastewater samples.
• Collects water and wastewater samples.
• Performs supervised site inspections of retention ponds, detention ponds, and other facilities.

• Performs supervised repairs to water/sewer lines, tests water line pressure, identifies or verifies nature of customer concerns.
• Prepares technical field reports to assist with structure assessment and proper utility mapping.
• Locates and marks buried water and sewer lines prior to construction activities.
• Participates in flow monitoring, smoke testing, CCTV inspections, and technical data collection.

• Supervised water meter installation and repair.
• Assists customers with inquiries over the phone and in person by maintaining account information, resolving billing issues, and answering questions regarding payments under the supervision of senior staff.

• Assists engineers in planning, directing, organizing, and scheduling work for the engineering and construction team.
• Assists in preparing cost estimates for proposed improvements, securing permits, and easements.
• May assist in land surveying required for planning and design of water infrastructure.
• Assists in developing, implementing, coordinating, and maintaining the water resources department's GIS program.
• Performs supervised job site inspections.

• Assists the director of water resources and other DWR staff with a variety of research, calculations, presentation materials, and communication materials.
• Assists the director with various administrative duties such as filing, data compiling, and correspondence.
• Provides other administrative and clerical support as needed.

Assist Water Conservation Specialist with new ideas and concepts.

• Utilizes design software to generate content and graphics for a multitude of media outlets, including but not limited to social media, city website, magazines, billboards, email, and radio.
• Collaborates with personnel to develop educational marketing tools including reels, bill inserts, and social media posts for water conservation, stormwater, and the "human water cycle".
• Creates marketing content and campaigns for water utility themed time periods of the year such as Fix‑A‑Leak Week, Drinking Water Week, Water Quality Month, etc.
• Works with department personnel to develop campaign graphics and content for each of the 4 levels of drought as determined by Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
• Updates current and creates new public service announcement content including website, billboard and radio PSA's and Boiled Water Advisory notices for various media outlets.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be currently enrolled in high school or university in a related field of…