Job Description
Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Location : PCB, FL
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 00504
Department: Utilities
Opening Date: 05/09/2025
Description This seasonal intern position is responsible for assisting in the management and development of the City's geographic information system (GIS) database.
Examples of Duties - Maintains spatial data; performs data entry, editing and data manipulation; ensures data quality; applies and maintains data standards.
- Incorporates record surveys (as-builts) into GIS database by method of geo-referencing and hyper-linking drawings to utility features.
- Collects GPS data in the field and reviews observations submitted by field workers to update utility features.
- Generates and manages data from various sources with supplementary elements and metadata.
- Provides data upon request to both public and private sectors.
- Applies cartographic principles to produce maps, images and interactive applications.
- Maintains and continually upgrades knowledge of GIS functionality, principles, and practices.
- Performs related work as required.
Typical Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Coursework from an accredited college or university in GIS, Geography, Information Technology, Engineering, or a closely related field.
- A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the duties of the position.
- Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License - driving record must be acceptable to the City insurance program.
Supplemental Information KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
- Familiarity with current GIS software and hardware.
- Familiarity with GIS concepts and methodology.
- Familiarity with spatial editing.
- Familiarity with federal, state, local laws and other data sources.
- Familiarity with database management principles.
- Familiarity with GPS hardware and software.
- Skill in interpreting drawings, maps, plats, and surveys.
- Skill in the production of maps and other GIS products.
- Skill in prioritizing and planning.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
- Skill in operating computers and job-related software programs.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include mapping guidelines, digital data submission guidelines, GIS workflow guides, and department and city policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- The work consists of varied technical GIS duties. The necessity of accessing data from a variety of sources contributes to the complexity of the position.
- The purpose of this position is to participate in the city's GIS development and maintenance operations. Successful performance helps ensure the accuracy of GIS information.
CONTACTS
- Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city personnel, and the general public.
- Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and distinguishes between shades of color.
- The work is typically performed in an office.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.
**These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. Does not apply City of Panama City Beach, FL
Job Tags
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