GIS Intern

Stafford County; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Stafford County is offering a GIS internship position focused on converting geographic information to digital data and providing field and office GPS/GIS support. Interns work under regular supervision and assist with data acquisition, editing, and analysis for asset management and planning projects.

Interns must be enrolled in an accredited program with GIS coursework and may gain experience with ArcGIS, GPS devices, and Office tools. Virginia driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Requires GIS coursework in an accredited program.
• Internship for undergraduates/graduate students in GIS-related fields.
• Knowledge of GIS principles and data analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements solutions to problems involving geographic data and products.
• Prepares and maintains files and records.
• Collects water and wastewater asset data using GPS equipment.
• Edits asset layers and attribute data per as-built drawings.
• Researches and resolves data conflicts and inconsistencies.
• Provides qualitative/quantitative analysis; creates map products for programs and projects.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Skills

GIS concepts

GPS data collection

Data manipulation

Communication skills

Coordinate with government officials

Education

Undergraduate GIS coursework

Tools

ArcGIS Desktop

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

GPS field devices

Microsoft Office

Python

SQL

Geodatabase editing

Job description

Performs moderate technical work converting geographic information to digital data. Responsible for field and office GPS/GIS support including data acquisition and data manipulation. Work is performed under regular supervision.

The hiring rate for this position is as follows:

Intern I: $15.00 Candidates must be a current Junior in High School, a Senior in High School, or a Freshman in a University/College in an accredited academic program.

Intern II: $18.00 Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in University/College in an accredited academic program.

Intern III: $21.00 Must be a student in graduate school/ Law School in an accredited academic program.

• Develops and implements solutions to problems involving geographic data and products;
• Prepares and maintains files and records;
• Collection of water and wastewater asset data using GPS equipment;
• Performs edits on asset layers (points, lines, and polygons) and attribute data with respects to as-built drawings;
• Researches and resolves conflicting data problems;
• Provides qualitative/quantitative analysis; creates map products to support various programs and projects;
• Performs related task as required.
• Knowledge of principles and concepts of Geographic Information System (GIS);
• General knowledge of computer software and hardware;
• Ability to use personal computer, office equipment, and related software;
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas both vocally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government officials, and the general public

This is an internship position, and candidates must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university program with Geographic Information Systems coursework – ex. Intro to GIS, Cartography, Spatial Analysis, GIS in Environmental Science, Planning, or related geographic information systems coursework.

Experience in the following software is preferred: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro , ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Collector/Survey 123, GPS field devices, Microsoft Office (Word/Excel), Adobe Acrobat, Python programming, SQL, and Geodatabase editing, and design.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.