Intern-Paid (Assessment Department)

County of Berks • Mohnton, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assessment intern will assist in reviewing parcel change-detection analyses and comparing results with property assessment records. The intern will help identify discrepancies between detected parcel changes and existing assessment data to support data quality and property review efforts.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Real Estate, Data Science, or a related field.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. certification from a recognized issuing agency.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Basic experience with spreadsheets or data analysis tools (Excel).
• Ability to review and compare datasets for inconsistencies.
• Minimum requirement: 2 Courses or experience related to geospatial analysis, parcel mapping, or property data.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Physical presence in the office is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience and familiarity with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS).

Responsibilities

• Review parcel change detection analysis results from geospatial or imagery-based tools.
• Compare identified parcel changes with current/historical assessment records.
• Identify and flag discrepancies or potential property changes for staff review.
• Document findings and maintain organized tracking of reviewed parcels.
• Assist with data verification and quality assurance for property assessment records.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED