Student - Student GIS Technician Trainee

Student – GIS Technician Trainee

This position reports to the GIS/Joint Use Manager and is located at the Operations Center, 8600 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, Washington. The scheduled hours of work will be Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm however, work schedules are determined with consideration around class schedule commitments. Students should be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

WHAT YOU WOULD DO:

Work with GIS Technicians, GIS Analysts and Joint-Use employees to perform tasks that will keep the GIS and Joint-Use departments current with daily tasks. Projects related to GIS and CAD may also be assigned which could include the following:

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate and must be enrolled in at least 10 quarter college credits or equivalent semester credits. Preferred candidates would be majoring in engineering, GIS, or technical related program and have a basic understanding of electrical theory, and strong computer skills. Experience or training using Microsoft Word and Excel is desirable. Effective written and oral communication skills, along with organizational skills are required. Must be dependable and teamwork oriented. Preferred candidates should be able to work about 20 hours a week during the school year and near full time during most of the summer break.

BENEFITS:

As a public utility district in Washington State, Clark Public Utilities student employees may be eligible for the Public Employee Retirement System. Student employees will also receive one hour of sick leave for every forty hours worked.

SALARY:

Salary ranges are market based and established annually.

2025 Salary: $20.00/hour

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your resume with a cover letter via email to jobs@clarkpud.com. Resumes may also be sent to Clark Public Utilities, Human Resources Department, P.O. BOX 8900, Vancouver, WA 98668.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Clark Public Utilities, we are committed to being a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Work Location: In person