GIS Public Service Intern - Field Mapping & Data

Washoe County

Reno (NV)

On-site

USD 14,000 - 55,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Washoe County invites applications for a Public Service Intern in the Community Services Department. The role provides training to develop GIS skills while supporting county infrastructure projects. You will work on road asset digitization, data classification, field observations, and data standardization as part of a collaborative team.

Enrollment in GIS-related programs is required. A driver’s license may be needed, and background checks are standard.

Qualifications

Enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Coursework in GIS, Geography, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Data Science, or related field.
A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment.
Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants.

Responsibilities

Digitize and update road-related asset features in GIS (ArcGIS Pro/Online).
Create, edit, and maintain geospatial feature classes with attribution, domains, and symbology.
Perform topology validation and correction for stormwater networks (connectivity, overlaps, gaps, flow direction).
Reconcile GIS data with existing records, plans, and field observations.
Apply County data standards and naming conventions to ensure dataset consistency.
Perform outdoor fieldwork related to asset condition assessments.