GIS Intern: Water Resources Mapping & LiDAR

Southwest Florida Water Management District; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Southwest Florida Water Management District in Brooksville, FL, is seeking a GIS Student Intern to support the Data Collection Bureau. You will create maps with ArcGIS Pro, maintain geodatabases, and work with LiDAR and orthoimagery datasets.

You will assist staff and the public with data requests and participate in QA/QC of Districtwide datasets. Essential functions include preparing the next Districtwide imagery acquisition, developing LULC analysis techniques, and updating historical permit

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or recognized program.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduates.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff and public with map and data requests.
• Prepare next Districtwide orthoimagery acquisition.
• Develop land use/land cover (LULC) analysis techniques.
• Conduct QA/QC on Districtwide datasets (orthoimagery, lidar).
• Edit and update historical permit data.
• Support various GIS and survey activities as needed.

Education

Geospatial Sciences or Geography

High School Diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Desktop

LiDAR

Orthoimagery

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Southwest Florida Water Management District in Brooksville, FL, is seeking a GIS Student Intern to support the Data Collection Bureau. You will create maps with ArcGIS Pro, maintain geodatabases, and work with LiDAR and orthoimagery datasets.

You will assist staff and the public with data requests and participate in QA/QC of Districtwide datasets. Essential functions include preparing the next Districtwide imagery acquisition, developing LULC analysis techniques, and updating historical permit