GIS Mapping Student

Classification: Student

Work Hours: 15-29 hours/week: M - F, 7AM-5PM

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role: Join our team and put your skills in GIS, mapping, and data analysis to work! This position uses ESRI, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Excel to create accurate maps, drawings, and tables that support utility operations and field projects.

You’ll assist with utility records research, data validation, analysis, and problem resolution, as well as prepare work site drawings and special sketches. You’ll also collect utility GPS data and help ensure records and mapping information are accurate and up to date.

We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working with technology and data. The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems, learning new things, and taking on a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have and maintain a full-time student status at an accredited college or university pursuing an associates, Bachelor's, or graduate-level degree or related certification

• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

• Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 7:00am and 5:00pm

•  Must possess skills in MS Office applications, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Valid driver's license

Preferred Requirements: 

• Pursuing a degree in GIS, Geography, or related field

• Experience using ESRI Geographical Information Systems and/or AutoCAD

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

* KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance. 

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer