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  • Intern Environmental Services - GIS and Utility Operations

    Sunnyvale, California United States CITY OF SUNNYVALE, CA Full Time $19.00 - $26.45 Hourly Feb 27, 2025
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    CITY OF SUNNYVALE, CA

    Welcome to Sunnyvale: The Heart of the Silicon Valley Visitors and residents enjoy Sunnyvale’s beautiful, clean suburban setting, efficient, high-quality city services, low crime rate, quality schools and prize-winning parks. Through its innovative and cost effective Public Safety Department concept, which combines traditional fire and police functions into one department, the city offers its citizens and businesses an award-winning record of safety and efficiency. City departments include: City Manager, City Attorney, Community Development, Environmental Services, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Library & Community Services, Public Safety (an innovative Police/Fire combination), and Public Works. The City also staffs the NOVA Workforce, which provides regional job-training programs to residents of Sunnyvale, San Mateo County and six other local municipalities. Sunnyvale’s commitment to every citizen within the community sets it apart. High quality parks, a full-service library, promotion of cultural arts activities and strong support for maintenance and repair of public facilities reflect this commitment. A wide variety of cultural and artistic events take place within the City, including the annual Art & Wine Festival, the Summer Wednesday Night Music Series, Jazz & Beyond Music Series, Hands on the Arts children’s art fair, a weekly year-round farmer’s market, and downtown holiday events. Additionally, the historic downtown business district is a vibrant commercial and entertainment hub.

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    Job Description

    Description

    INTERN - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - GIS AND UTILITY OPERATIONS

    CASUAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

    Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30).

    Paid intern positions are available within the Environmental Services Department. The positions are an excellent part-time opportunity for an individual with GIS skills wishing to obtain work experience in the Environmental Studies field. Current student enrollment is not required.

    Enrichment Opportunities
    • Learn and work with the City's GIS and Office 365 suite of applications.
    • Learn concepts of engineering problem solving, data analysis, data management, and GIS database design and development.

    Hours : the selected candidate will work under supervision on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The specific days and hours will be decided by the hiring manager in consultation with the selected candidate.

    Essential Job Functions

    (May include, but are not limited to, the following):
    • Organize and digitize information from existing documentation to build a digital Operations & Maintenance (O&M) record repository.
    • Review available O&M records and collaborate with users, supervisor, and administrators to define database features and functionality.
    • Assist in creating and organizing Excel and GIS database for record storage.
    • Assist users and supervisor with designing and utilizing GIS database, including using GIS model builder to automate data import/export.
    • Assist and train users to use the GIS database.
    • Assist with creation of training materials and how-to guides.
    • Scan, label, and/or bookmark historical data into logical, searchable pdf files and/or Excel spreadsheets.
    • Help identify ways to clean up the existing database content and presentations.
    • Work effectively with City staff, consultants, administrators, and the general public; the candidate is expected to conduct him/herself in a highly professional manner at all times while representing the City.
    • Assists City staff with other duties as desired, including some administrative tasks as needed.

    WORKING CONDITIONS
    Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven, and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard and certain tools. The position also requires near and far vision when reading written work related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The need to lift, drag, carry, and push equipment, tools and supplies up to 50 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education:
    High school graduation or GED equivalent AND
    completion of at least one course in Environmental Studies, Computer Information Systems, Geographic Information System (GIS), or a related field.
    • Interest in Environmental Studies and willingness to learn.
    • Positive work attitude, reliable and responsible.
    • Ability to write and communicate concisely and effectively.
    • Proficient computer skills with basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and OneDrive.
    • Advanced computer skills may include (not required) Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and GIS.
    • Good organizational skills, detail-oriented and good data keeper.

    License/Certificates:
    Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

    Application and Selection Process

    If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your online 1) City of Sunnyvale employment application , 2) responses to the supplemental questions, and 3) a resume to the Department of Human Resources.

    City application forms, completed in full, are required, as is a resume. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application, please do not indicate "see resume" on the application or supplemental questions. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page; go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs.

    SELECTION PROCESS
    Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience, and education. Individuals with the best match to the position will be invited to participate in an interview. This job posting may close without notice.

    Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check as well as a medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Position which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre- employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Winola Cheong at 408-730-7763 or email wcheong@sunnyvale.ca.gov . For more information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at (408) 730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov .

    The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

    The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.

    No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position.

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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