COMPANY OVERVIEW

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District protects public health and the environment by leading effective wastewater and stormwater management. As the largest wastewater treatment provider in the State of Ohio, the Sewer District spans 380 square miles, serves 63 communities and one million residents, and treats 90 billion gallons of wastewater a year.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

The GIS Intern will support projects to manage our maps and mechanisms for tracking NEORSD’s assets across the region. The intern works alongside industry professionals to build and maintain the systems to make asset data accessible, sharable, and useful for all viewers.  

The intern will assist with various projects throughout their assignment, including, but not limited to:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Title: Stormwater Billing Support
  • Analyze and update impervious area (IA) dataset to support the Regional Stormwater Management Program.
  • Perform data analysis, QA-QC and updates in accordance with billing procedures/guidelines.
  • Performs data research to support QA-QC task including County Parcel Auditor sites and Billing Agent systems.
  • Develop products (maps, data, and reports) to document progress on QZ-QC tasks.

• Project Title: Community Discharge Permit Program Support – OUPS Tickets
  • Coordinate with the Community Discharge Permit Program Specialist to process OUPS tickets, including mapping locations, creating polygons, updating attributes, managing documentation, and distributing drawings through Outlook or ShareFile.
  • Ensure timely completion of tickets within two business days (average of seven per week, approximately 20 minutes per request).

• Project Title: GIS Administrative Support
  • Create and update web maps, application, scripts, and datasets to support District data collection and maintenance needs.
  • Follow procedures to archive completed project datasets from ArcGIS online and document as needed.
  • Provide metadata creation and updates as requested.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Academic Status/Standing:

• Candidate must be enrolled in school or must have graduated within 24 months from the date of application.

Field of Study:

• Declared Majors: Geography/GIS, Environmental Sciences, Information Technology Systems, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Planning, or a related field of study.

Degree Program Levels:

Any of the following degree program levels may qualify

• Bachelor’s degree (Junior/Senior)
• Master’s degree
• Doctoral degree

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must be able to commit to a fixed-term assignment of 12 months with an option to extend at NEORSD’s discretion.

Candidate must be able to work 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) during normal business hours.

ArcGIS experience is preferred

Candidate must possess a valid driver's license with a driving record in accordance with the District's acceptable guidelines.

Pay Range: USD, Commensurate based on level of education

• Undergraduate: $19.82
• Graduate: $21.85

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Our Employee Benefits & Wellness Programs
We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including Health Insurance Coverage, Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Free Parking at our facilities, Corporate Discounts, and more! We also have an active Health & Wellness Program that promotes a life/work balance.

The District requires protective footwear (i.e., steel or composite-toed) when working in the plants, pump stations, construction sites, public rights-of-way and other posted areas. New hires are required to have protective footwear, meeting the following criteria, on the first day of employment: 1) Must be ANSI 241-1999 or ASTM F-2412/2413 (2005) certified, 2) Must have a steel or composite protective toe, 3) Must be, at a minimum, a 6" work boot or 6" hiker-style boot (Note: shoes are not permitted), 4) Must have a slip-resistant sole. It is also recommended, but not required, that footwear be waterproof and have included a shank to protect the bottom of the foot.

NEORSD supports the use of hybrid work as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity and better prepares the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for hybrid work. Hybrid eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

DISCLAIMER:  The information outlined in this job description indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.

This internship program provides for a time-limited role at NEORSD with no express or implied guarantee of future employment beyond the assignment period. This position is governed by all applicable NEORSD administrative policies, practices and procedures related to temporary employees.