IT/GIS Intern (Limited Term)

Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District • Garden Grove, CA

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About The Position

Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District is seeking an IT/GIS Intern to support its Information Technology Department. This unpaid, limited-term internship is expected to last no more than six months and provides hands-on experience with GIS mapping, database maintenance, and field data collection. The schedule is 10–20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexibility in scheduling and no weekend work. The intern receives direct supervision from an assigned supervisor or Director.

The intern performs assigned tasks including maintaining electronic and paper maps; digitizing and editing base layers; producing drive paths; and updating routes, sources, and material records using District GIS applications and databases. Other work may include creating maps, graphics, and reports for city or public use; supporting geospatial AI or automated feature extraction by training artificial intelligence to identify objects in aerial or satellite maps; maintaining equipment and software inventories; and documenting procedures.

The position is primarily sedentary office work, though standing and walking between work areas may be required. Work is generally in an office with moderate noise and controlled temperatures. Work outside at District facilities may involve loud noise, hot or cold temperatures, inclement weather, chemicals, mechanical or electrical hazards, and hazardous substances or fumes. The intern may interact with upset staff and public or private representatives while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Two years of relevant technical experience.
• Recent graduate or current enrollment in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university in computer science, information systems, GIS, or a related field.
• Knowledge of GIS principles and practices.
• Proficiency in QGIS Tool.
• Familiarity with online collaboration tools such as Google Apps.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately with little to moderate assistance and provide timely, efficient project updates.
• Customer-oriented approach; punctuality, reliability, and dependability.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise correspondence and reports from various sources.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Valid Class C or Class 3 California State driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• Additional training, certification, and coursework through professional associations or extension programs.
• Knowledge of website design and languages such as HTML5, PHP, JavaScript, or CSS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic and paper maps, including digitizing and editing base layers.
• Produce drive paths and update routes, sources, and material records using District GIS applications and databases.
• Create maps, graphics, and reports for city or public use.
• Support geospatial AI or AI-automated feature extraction by training artificial intelligence to identify objects in aerial or satellite maps.
• Maintain inventories of equipment, software, and software licenses.
• Document internal and new procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern