https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/gis-wetland-intern/po-00732710

Expected Dates
April 11, 2022 to February 12, 2023
Site
FWS Alaska Regional Office (R7)
Position ID
PO-00732710
*Applicants local to Anchorage are strongly preferred.

The purpose of this internship is to execute geospatial data management updates, field validation, and assignment of wetland attribution and functional classifications to standardize, merge, and update the wetland inventory for areas in Alaska (primarily the Anchorage commuting area) in a manner that is acceptable and compatible with the National Wetland Inventory (NWI), the federal standard for wetland mapping.

Project Goals:

• Conduct approximately 30 days of field work for validation for NWI coding
• Update signature database/documentation with field photos and screen shots for each code
• Complete NWI geometry and attribution
• Complete data management requirements

Project Objectives:

• Perform geospatial validation, analysis of spatial and attribute accuracy and conflict resolution, and other standard quality controls processes in accordance with the current mapping protocols and target mapping unit (TMU) adopted by the USFWS NWI.
• Perform field verification of problematic wetland types, including but not limited to spruce-dominated forested wetlands (PFO4), alpine swales, riverine wetlands, and other areas determined in the previous exercise to the ambiguous or otherwise problematic to verify.
• Perform initial quality control Review to finalize the wetland mapping updates to submit data to the NWI master geodatabase.

While much of this position will take place indoors and can be done remotely, there will be a field season component in the summer. This field work will take in the Anchorage area.  Passing of Bear Safety and Shotgun Certification is a mandatory condition of employment.

Compensation amounts:

• $680 - weekly living allowance ($17 per hour equivalent at 40 hours per week)
• There is NO housing or travel allowance available for this position

*All allowances subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes

Conditions of Employment:
Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine;

OR

​Receive from SCA a reasonable accommodation granting an exemption from vaccine requirements based on a medical disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Additional information and instructions regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation will be provided at the time of selection.

The Army Corps of Engineers, Willamette Valley Project is seeking a GIS Intern to work in the Environmental Stewardship section for a one year service term beginning in March 2022. Full details for this position can be found at the following link:
https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/gis-intern/po-00732545
 
Please note: Applications are processed through the Student Conservation Association, which will necessitate creating an account on their website. The Student Conservation Association is the official employer for this position, but the intern will be directly supervised by and work with Army Corps of Engineers employees.
 
Application review will take place January 7th, so please indicate your interest in the position on the SCA website no later than January 6th.

https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/gis-intern-portland/po-00732147
GIS Intern (Portland)
Expected Dates: January 16, 2022 to January 1, 2023
Site: Willamette Valley Project
Position ID: PO-00732147

GIS Intern working in the Real Estate section of the Portland District office for the Army Corps of Engineers.  xxx

Primary duties include Real Estate- boundary mapping, easements, GPS data collection for real property or other assets/infrastructure. Other duties include data acquisition, data management, parcel and project boundary line GIS Mapping, natural resource GIS mapping, and field GPS data collection.  Data analysis for projects related to cultural and historic resources, Master Plan development, threatened and endangered plants and wildlife, invasive plants, habitat restoration, easements and land ownership, and hydrology.  Additional duties may include field support of other natural resource programs such as botany, wildlife biology, cultural resources monitoring, boundary surveys and park operations.

Compensation amounts:
- $650- one time RT travel allowance
- $260 - weekly living allowance
- $40 weekly commuting allowance
- $1200 monthly housing allowance (12 months of housing)
- $3,000 duty travel reimbursement
- AmeriCorps eligible ($6345 education award)

*All allowances subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes

Conditions of Employment: Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine;
OR
Receive from SCA a reasonable accommodation granting an exemption from vaccine requirements based on a medical disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Additional information and instructions regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation will be provided at the time of selection.

• Location Description
  Office is located in Downtown Portland Oregon. Address is 333 SW 1st Street, Portland, OR 97204. Field work primarily concentrated around 25 Operating Project Locations located on the Columbia and Willamette River Basins, the Rogue River Basin and Coastal Channels and Harbors, on nearly 145,000 acres of upland and submerged property.
• Training Provided
  Online ESRI ArcGIS training, local GIS workshops, other online classes or offsite training, and first aid/CPR training.
• Educational/Recreational Opportunities
  There are numerous recreational opportunities in the area including hiking, camping, bicycling, boating, fishing and rafting. Just over a 1-hour drive to either the Cascade Mountains or the Pacific Coast.
• Handicap Accessible?
  Yes

Main Area of Focus
Geographic Info Systems (GIS, includes GPS)

Education, Training & Skills Expected
Biology or some coursework or experience
Earth Sciences or some coursework or experience
Recreation Management or some coursework or experience
Resource Management or some coursework or experience
Computer Science or competent with supervision
GIS: competent without supervision
GPS: competent without supervision
Data Analysis: competent with supervision​

Please share this announcement with your students.

The Scientists in Parks (SIP) Fellows program is now accepting applications from current upper-level undergraduate and graduate students for summer 2022 opportunities with the National Park Service. Each opportunity with the SIP Program affords a distinct and memorable experience with projects that vary based on location, focus, and complexity. This year's projects include tracking coral reefs at War in the Pacific National Historical Park, community-based education and outreach at Everglades National Park, and surveying pollinator abundance at Yosemite National Park. Visit the website to get the full list of 2022 opportunities!

Benefits to becoming a Scientists in Parks Fellow

• Full-time work at $640/wk for 11-12 weeks
• Project experience during your summer break
• Free or subsidized housing (in most cases, but not all)
• Employment with the Ecological Society of America
• Further development of practical skills
• Networking opportunities with NPS and DOI leaders
• Mentoring by an NPS supervisor
• Ability to earn a Direct Hire Authority upon successful completion

​To be eligible for SIP Fellows, applicants must be:

• U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent legal resident
• Enrolled as an upper-level undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate (Masters or PhD) student that will not graduate prior to finishing your position (check each project description to determine the estimated dates of completion)

OR

• Applicant has already earned their undergraduate degree and is not currently enrolled, but has applied to attend graduate school beginning Fall 2022*

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Calling all U.S. college students!
 
Multiple virtual, unpaid, GIS internships with the Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) Program (Apps open until Saturday, Jul 31) – Anywhere, USA
 
Apply in July on USAJobs.gov. Search for “VSFS” or “Virtual Student Federal Service”. You may apply to three out of the 120 GIS projects. All candidates will hear by early September if they have been offered a position.
 
Please find just a few examples of GIS projects below:
 
Apply GIS & LiDAR Skills in Fire - Work with the Cherokee National Forest Fire Team
Are you interested in fire & how it is used for natural resource management? Interested in applying classroom skills to real world applications?
 
Rediscovering Kentucky’s Historic Landscapes Through GIS Analysis*
Student will study historic maps, and use GIS software to create a digital database of historic landscape features. The information will be used by future archaeologists to reconstruct past cultural landscapes.
 
GIS a unique National Historic Trail Nez Perce*
Create a geographic information system (GIS) Inventory of the Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail.
 
Designing Arc StoryMap for Scuba Diving Best Practice in a National Marine Sanctuary
Create an engaging and interactive experience for users interested in learning about recreational SCUBA diving in Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary. The experience would be available on the Gray’s Reef website and on the sanctuary’s multimedia, touchscreen exhibits.
 
Telling the story of forest stewardship: enhancing outreach for underserved non-industrial private landowners through GIS and StoryMaps*
Further develop your skills and interests with the Forest Service in helping us to tell our stories of how we engage with non-industrial private forest landowners across our Nation through Forest Stewardship, other Cooperative Forestry programs, and our partners using analyses and Esri StoryMaps .
 
* HOT, no applicants as of 7/23
 
For more information, see: https://vsfs.state.gov/
Search for “gis” or “storymap”

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General Statement of Duties/Supervision
The City of Tumwater has an exciting new opportunity that will expand your GIS skills while working in our dynamic and growing City.  The GIS Intern will perform a wide variety of tasks including creating beautiful maps, spending time in the great outdoors collecting City asset data, and interpreting records to enhance the City GIS database.  If you are a fast learner, want to make a difference in the community, and have an interest in Public Works, this is the position for you!

This position is estimated at 20 hours per week during the school year and/or the summer and is a part-time, intern position.

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, the intern may attend meetings and be assigned trainings to understand more about the role of GIS.
Review of applications will start on August 3, 2021.

Essential Job Duties

• Collecting location and other information about assets in the field using a mapping-grade Trimble GPS unit.  Examples of assets the intern may be tasked with mapping include fiber infrastructure, water meters, sewer cleanouts, catch basins, and street signs.
• Entry of attribute information to existing mapped features through Esri’s Field Maps app or in the office by researching old plans, building files, and other source materials.
• Completion of a Plans and Drawings reference layer and internal interactive map/app built in Esri Portal.
• Document work in progress.
• Based on the selected candidate’s skills and interests, there are a wide variety of other projects the intern may be tasked with assisting on in order to gain experience and knowledge.

Selection Criteria
Prerequisite Skills:

• Excellent computer skills with the ability to learn quickly.

• Ability to communicate and work as part of a team.

• Flexibility and the ability to work independently.

• Resourceful and self-directed.  Willingness to ask for assistance or clarification and to follow instructions.

• Enthusiasm and interest in working for local government with a demonstrated commitment to service.

• Some experience with Esri GIS software with the ability and desire to learn.

• A valid driver's license is required.

Optional Skills:

• Knowledge or experience of the functions and services of local government are desired but not essential.
• Experience with Trimble GPS equipment is desired but not essential.

Other information (if any) specific to this position
The ideal candidate will have completed college level coursework in GIS, geography, or a related program.  Computer skills including word processing and the ability to quickly learn new software are required.  Preference will be given to students at the Junior year of college or above, or students seeking work experience in a related field that can demonstrate the level of skill required for the position.

Check out these opportunities, near and far, including in Astoria, Oregon.
 
See attached flyer that outlines the National Park Service GIS internships offered through Southern Utah University (https://www.suu.edu/iic). There are 12 GIS internships open for the fall beginning October 18th in various states.  Open Until: 08-06-2021.