GIS Intern
San Antonio River Authority
San Antonio, Texas
JOB CLOSES: May 16th, 2025
GENERAL SUMMARY
To provide assistance to the GIS Team by completing and improving metadata gathering, data management and dissemination efforts using the Esri Product Suite.
Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Assists in GIS map production.
- Assists in maintaining enterprise geodatabases within ArcGIS Pro.
- Assists in maintenance and upkeep of data within Portal for ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online.
- Operation and Maintenance of Esri mobile and web-based applications to include Field Maps, Survey123, QuickCapture, Instant Apps, and/or Experience Builder.
- Understand metadata information and metadata standards requirement.
- Understand the River Authority’s metadata style (FGDC).
- Understand different data types created by Esri products (services, live data, and others).
- All other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS
- This position does not directly supervise any employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED with at least two semesters completed at an accredited college or university; college major in Geography, Engineering or Environmental Sciences with the use of Geographic Information Systems.
Required Licenses or Certifications
- None
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Knowledge of:
- Microsoft Office
Skills and Abilities:
- Analyzing and interpreting technical documents, instruction manuals, policies, and procedures
- Oral and written communication, to include technical writing and report preparation
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
- Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and SARA Core Values of Stewardship, Integrity, and Excellence.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work Environment and Physical Effort: (check the appropriate box:)
Physical Effort Requirements
Work Environment
Sedentary
Medium
Heavy
Good: Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
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Satisfactory: Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
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Disagreeable: Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
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Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Medium: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Heavy: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS continued
Work Locations: (select one frequency choice for each location listed:)
Work Environment Locations
Work Locations: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be in the following types of environments:
Seldom or Never
Sometimes
San Antonio River Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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