About the role
Jumpstart your career where data drives real impact!
As a Management Intern with our Maintenance Solutions & Innovations team, you’ll dive into GIS, data management, dashboards, and spatial analysis—turning real utility data into insights that help plan and improve infrastructure.
If you’re curious, tech‑minded, and ready to see how data shapes the systems that keep communities running, this internship gives you hands‑on experience and meaningful projects from day one.
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs internship work within the Utilities Maintenance Division's Solutions & Innovations team. During the course of the internship, the intern will have opportunities to gain practical experience in geographic information systems (GIS), data management, dashboard development, spatial analysis, asset management, and project management within a public utility environment.
Under the guidance of Utilities staff, the intern will support projects that use information collected by field teams and utility systems to better understand infrastructure, plan maintenance activities, manage assets, and support data-informed decision-making.
This is primarily an office-based assignment focused on behind-the-scenes systems, data, and analysis that support utility maintenance operations.
The position is located at 6730 142nd Avenue North, Largo, FL 33771
Work Schedule: Monday – Fridy; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
ASSIGNMENT FOCUS
The Management Intern will be assigned to the Maintenance Solutions & Innovations team within the Utilities Maintenance Division. The team supports Maintenance operations by helping transform field and asset information into tools and insights that can be used to plan work, manage infrastructure, improve processes, and support decision-making.
The internship is designed to provide practical exposure to how GIS, asset data, maintenance history, inspection information, dashboards, and other technology are used in a utility maintenance environment.
Depending on current projects and the intern's experience and interests, assignments may include GIS map editing, spatial analysis, dashboard development, data preparation and quality review, project management support, and analysis related to gravity sewer main rehabilitation.
The internship is primarily office-based and is intended to complement, rather than replace, the work of professional and technical staff. Assignments will be completed under the guidance of Utilities staff and may increase in complexity as the intern develops knowledge and skills throughout the internship.
WHAT WILL YOU DO
During the course of the internship, assignments may include:
- Assists with reviewing, updating, and editing GIS maps and information related to utility infrastructure and maintenance activities.
- Supports basic GIS and spatial analysis projects under the guidance of experienced staff.
- Assists with organizing, reviewing, and preparing maintenance and asset data for use in reports, maps, dashboards, and other projects.
- Reviews data for missing or inconsistent information and works with staff to understand and address data quality issues.
- Assists with creating and updating dashboards, maps, reports, and other visual tools used to communicate maintenance and asset information.
- Supports staff in reviewing available information about gravity sewer mains to help identify infrastructure that may warrant further evaluation for rehabilitation.
- Learns how maintenance history, asset information, inspection results, GIS data, and other information are used together to support maintenance and rehabilitation planning.
- Participates in projects focused on improving how Maintenance collects, organizes, analyzes, and uses operational data.
- Gains exposure to project management practices, including defining project objectives, tracking tasks and milestones, documenting progress, and communicating project updates.
- Works with Maintenance staff to learn how information generated through field operations is used to plan work, manage utility assets, and support operational decisions.
- Assists with preparing maps, presentations, reports, and other materials to communicate project findings and information.
- Documents work processes, data sources, project activities, and lessons learned as assigned.
- Participates in meetings, training, and other learning opportunities to gain an understanding of utility maintenance, asset management, GIS, and public infrastructure.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
WHAT DO YOU NEED
Must be currently enrolled as a student or on a leave of absence from an educational institution.
Coursework, training, or experience involving geographic information systems (GIS) is preferred.
Students pursuing studies related to GIS, geography, geospatial technology, engineering, data analytics, information systems, environmental science, urban or regional planning, or related disciplines may find this assignment particularly relevant.
Familiarity with mapping, data analysis, spreadsheets, dashboards, or other data visualization tools is beneficial but not required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Basic knowledge of or familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS), mapping, or spatial data concepts.
- Ability to learn and apply GIS tools and spatial analysis techniques with guidance.
- Ability to organize and work with data from multiple sources.
- Ability to identify missing, inconsistent, or potentially inaccurate information and seek guidance when needed.
- Ability to learn data visualization and dashboard development tools and techniques.
- Ability to use spreadsheets and other common computer applications to organize, review, and present information.
- Ability to learn utility infrastructure, maintenance, and asset management concepts.
- Ability to follow established procedures and technical instructions.
- Ability to document work, processes, and findings clearly and accurately.
- Ability to communicate effectively, ask questions, receive feedback, and work collaboratively with technical, operational, and management staff.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet established deadlines, and communicate progress or challenges.
WANT TO LEARN MORE
Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.