GIS Intern: Hands-On Mapping & Data Analysis

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

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.