GIS Intern - Adjudications

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Arizona, Department of Water Resources, is seeking a GIS Intern in the Adjudications Division in Phoenix with hybrid remote options. The role involves analyzing historic watering uses, examining aerial imagery, and assisting with field investigations.

Interns will work 19–40 hours per week, may travel overnight, and must be enrolled in a relevant program; remote work within Arizona may be available.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in GIS or water resources is required or preferred.
• Experience or coursework in GIS mapping and imagery analysis encouraged.
• Ability to interpret aerial imagery and topographic maps.

Responsibilities

• Analyze aerial imagery and maps to identify water use claims using GIS.
• Assist with field inspections of stockponds using drones and RTK GPS devices.
• Search databases and prepare reports on findings.
• Support collaboration and follow safety protocols in the field.

Skills

GIS analysis

Aerial imagery interpretation

PLSS familiarity

Data translation to spreadsheet

Field work coordination

Education

Pursuing a degree in GIS, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Geology, Geography

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcMap

Drone operations

GPS/RTK equipment

Job description

DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES

The mission of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is to protect, conserve, and enhance Arizona's water supplies by confronting water management challenges in a bold, thoughtful, and innovative manner. ADWR is seeking one talented, and motivated Intern to join the Adjudications team!

GIS Intern

Adjudications Division

WWW.AZWATER.GOV

Job Location:

Hybrid: remote and 1110 W. Washington St., Suite #310 - Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $16.50 - $17.60

Grade: 04

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is seeking an intern to assist with investigating historic watering uses in various watersheds around Arizona and potentially assist with field investigations of these uses.

Job Duties:

Intern duties: Analyze aerial imagery and topographic maps to identify various types of water use claims using Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Assist with the field inspections and surveys of stockponds using small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS or drones) and a sonar device. Search databases and provide reports. Other duties as assigned.

Some overnight travel may be required during weekdays. Some field work will be in remote locations. Strong commitment to collaboration, field safety, and teamwork.

Schedule: Hours will vary from 19 hours per week up to 40 hours per week.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based on the department's business needs and a continual meeting of expected performance measures. A minimum of two days on-site at the ADWR office is required.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and can work remotely in their homes, offices, and hotel rooms. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze and interpret aerial imagery and topographic maps.
• Familiar with the Public Land Survey System (PLSS).
• Ability to review historic documents and translate information into a spreadsheet or database format
• Ability to perform field work, operate field tablets, and assist with collecting global positioning system (GPS) coordinates using real-time kinematic (RTK) equipment and handheld GPS devices.

Selective Preference(s):

Candidates must be enrolled in school and pursing a degree in GIS, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Geology, Geography, or related field.

This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

Learn how to evaluate historic documents and aerial imagery for various water uses, how drones can be used to evaluate water uses, and use GIS for real world problem solving.

Gain valuable experience working in a State Agency.

Retirement:

Positions in this classification may participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment if meets ASRS retirement criteria.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office at [phone] for assistance. Persons with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language or an alternative format by contacting ADWR Human Resources. The Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.