Intern-GIS-Information Technology in Lenexa, Kansas at WaterOne

The primary purpose of this position is to work alongside our GIS team staff supporting GIS activities and projects including map production, data collection, creating documentation, maintaining and supporting GIS applications, as well as assisting with new GIS applications.

Pay range for this position is $20.00/hr. WaterOne's summer internship program runs from May 17, 2027 until August 6, 2027.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists GIS staff with planning, designing, implementing, and supporting Web GIS and Mobile GIS applications in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Provides timely response and establish high priority for GIS map and analysis requests.
• Compiles, attributes, converts, edits, and maintains data in geographic and operational databases and their associated documentation.
• Collects data in the field including using GPS equipment and assisting with Drone data collection missions.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining GIS database quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Provides support of integration between GIS and other non-spatial applications such as SAP and SCADA.
• Upholds GIS system integrity, security, and confidentiality.

• Performs other job duties as assigned.

WaterOne employees shall continuously strive to meet or exceed the expectations of both their internal and external customers. Questions and concerns shall be acknowledged on the same day whenever possible, but no later than the next business day. Issues shall be resolved as promptly as possible, with the goal of maximizing customer satisfaction.

• Two years (or 60 credit hours) completed towards a GIS, Geography, Computer Science or Engineering bachelors degree, with at least 15 credit hours of relevant upper division coursework.

• Knowledge of and experience with ArcGIS Desktop and/or ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience using Windows PCs and Microsoft 365 including Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of spatial data management and analysis concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical, cartographic mapping, spatial analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Possess a valid drivers license and continuously meet WaterOne driving standards.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and background verification in accordance with WaterOne standards.

• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise and/or ArcGIS Online.
• Experience using GPS technology to collect feature locations.
• Experience using communication/collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An employee in this position may be required to lift or move up to 0 lbs. constantly; 0 lbs. frequently; 5 lbs. occasionally; and 10 lbs. rarely.

The following items are additional physical requirements for this position:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary, standing and/or sitting position for up to several hours a day.
• Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, telephone, and computer.
• Must be able to move from one location to another.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment for this position is a typical office setting. Employees will be expected to work in a professional office environment that includes tasks performed at a desk, using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and filing systems. The noise level in the office work environment is usually minimal except when less frequently working in the field or production environment.