GIS Intern

Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners • 1101 E. First Street Sanford, FL

15h

About The Position

The GIS student internship position is designed to provide college students with valuable, hands-on experience in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The internship aims to provide students with hands-on GIS experience by performing GIS tasks related to planning, preparation, and projects for both the internal GIS team and departments countywide.

Requirements

• Candidates must currently be enrolled at a local college or university and working toward a bachelor's degree, master's degree, certificate, or equivalent credential in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, GIS or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Esri ArcGIS software, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and/or ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear documentation and correspondence.
• Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and learn new technologies.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and willingness to learn.
• Must be able to learn new concepts quickly and resolve complex technical problems effectively.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to organize and prioritize tasks successfully.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Python, Modelbuilder, and/or SQL is a plus.
• A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Edits and creates datasets, maps, and map-based applications using ArcGIS software.
• Uses cartographic design principles to produce effective visualizations for print and digital use.
• Performs spatial analysis to support operations.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills when responding to user questions and requests for service.
• Assists end-users and participates in project teams where technical support is needed for GIS processes and data conversion.
• Performs technical work to support and maintain GIS layers, maps, and toolsets associated with public safety and disaster response systems.
• Assists in maintaining GIS databases, web services, and related software integrations.
• Maintains documentation and metadata to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Follows established standards and best practices for GIS workflows and data management.
• Performs other related work as required.
• In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties and work varying schedules.

Benefits

• salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed minimum requirements as outline within the job description
• Additional compensations based on licensure

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern