GIS Intern - Adjudications

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, WA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is seeking an intern to assist the Adjudications team in investigating historic water uses in watersheds around Arizona, with possible field investigations. The position is hybrid, with remote work within Arizona potentially available based on department needs and performance, and at least two days per week on-site at the ADWR office in Phoenix. Some overnight weekday travel may be required, and some fieldwork takes place in remote locations. Work hours vary from 19 to 40 hours per week.

The intern will use GIS to examine aerial imagery and topographic maps, assist with field inspections and surveys of stockponds, search databases, and prepare reports. The role also offers experience evaluating historic documents and imagery, using drones to assess water uses, and applying GIS to real-world problems. Candidates must be enrolled in school and pursuing a degree in a relevant field, and must hold and retain an appropriate, valid state-issued driver’s license.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in school and pursuing a degree in GIS, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Geology, Geography, or a related field.
• Possess and be able to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret aerial imagery and topographic maps.
• Familiarity with the Public Land Survey System (PLSS).
• Ability to review historic documents and translate information into spreadsheet or database format.
• Ability to perform fieldwork, operate field tablets, and assist with collecting GPS coordinates using RTK equipment and handheld GPS devices.
• Strong commitment to collaboration, field safety, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro.

Responsibilities

• Analyze aerial imagery and topographic maps using GIS to identify types of water-use claims.
• Assist with field inspections and surveys of stockponds using small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS or drones) and a sonar device.
• Search databases and provide reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with the team and follow field-safety practices.

Benefits

• Opportunity to learn to evaluate historic documents and aerial imagery for water uses, how drones can be used to evaluate water uses, and how to use GIS for real-world problem solving.
• Gain valuable experience working in a state agency.
• Positions in this classification may participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS); enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment if ASRS retirement criteria are met.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed