Tacoma Water is offering three internship opportunities to work in an environment where their GIS skills can be applied, receive hands-on experience, and work side-by-side with experienced professionals in Tacoma Water's GIS group or hydraulic modeling team

Each position will provide technical support for a variety of GIS projects, assisting in data acquisition, conversion, and creation. Work will include analysis, reporting, tracking, and resolution of data quality issues and enhancement of the water network to better serve the business and operational needs of Tacoma Water. There may be opportunities to assist with coding and development of GIS environment for candidates with programming experience or Esri Web environment experience.

Hours and Terms:
The approved hours for this position are up to 40 hours per week. The amount of hours and schedule are negotiable.  A partial telework schedule may be available; however, a minimum of three days of in-office work per week is expected.

​Qualifications
An equivalent combination to: 

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Typically the applicant should be enrolled in college or study programs related to information technology or possess equivalent experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Coursework and/or experience in geographic information systems
• Familiarity with Esri ArcGIS desktop and/or web environment and Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word)

Apply
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter. Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this opening may be invited to participate in an interview. 

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.  This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and local 120.

​HOW TO APPLY
https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/4890939

Job Summary
 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
invites applications for the position of:
GIS INTERNPosition Title: GIS Intern
Department: Information Services
Location: Palm Desert, California
Hours Required: Part-time, [20-40 hours/week] (flexible scheduling available)
Compensation: $16.50/hour

About the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD):
At Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), our mission is to meet the water-related needs of the people through dedicated employees, providing high quality water at a reasonable cost. As a multifaceted agency, CVWD delivers irrigation and domestic (drinking) water, collects and recycles wastewater, provides regional stormwater protection, replenishes the groundwater basin, and promotes conservation.
If you are interested in making an impact in your community while gaining real-world career experience in the water industry, CVWD invites you to apply for this exciting internship opportunity.

Position Overview:
Join our team as a GIS Intern at the Coachella Valley Water District where you'll gain hands-on experience in geographic information systems (GIS) within the water utility sector. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to essential projects that support our operations and improve service delivery to our community.

Essential Functions
Essential Tasks:

• Data Collection: Gather information from field sites using GPS surveying, remote sensing, and other mapping techniques.
• Data Analysis: Verify and import data from various sources using Arcade and Python scripting.
• Script Development: Write and maintain scripts/tools for data manipulation within ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Map Preparation: Assist in creating maps, reports, charts, and databases to support utility operations.
• Collaboration: Work with team members to ensure data accuracy and project deadlines are met.
• Software Operation: Utilize GIS and standard office software, including ArcGIS, CAD, and GPS/GNSS.
• Documentation: Read and interpret maps, diagrams, and construction drawings of municipal water and sewer facilities

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​HOW TO APPLY
https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/4885398

Description
​The Port of Stockton internship program provides college students with "real world" professional work experience and the opportunity to gain marketable skills and insight into their potential career choices. The program is designed to provide students with exposure to jobs that fall within their scope of learning while gaining insight into specific business operations of the Port of Stockton to encourage pursuit of careers in various fields. This internship position is within the Information Technology Department.

Examples of Duties

• Perform data collection using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Environmental System Research Institute (ESRI) field apps.
• Assist with projects that include stop signs, fire hydrants, and various IT assets.
• Create Storymaps, Dashboards, and Field Apps using ESRI software.
• Perform Geographical Information System (GIS) data work, such as update meta data, create and edit GIS data (i.e., fences, leases, etc.).
• Create and update maps for presentations, reports, and departmental needs using ArcGIS Pro.
• Assist with general IT tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an introduction to GIS course or equivalent GIS experience.
• Data Collection experience using GPS and ESRI field apps is highly desired.
• Related Majors:  GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Computer Science (GIS focus) or related field.
• Must effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Eager to learn and possesses strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently; a self-starter.
• Enthusiastic attitude regarding IT and the Port's internship program.
• Ability to focus and accomplish given tasks with minimal supervision.

Supplemental Information
For additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at 209-946-0246 or by email at [email protected].

HOW TO APPLY
https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/4860982

The Role 
 
As an intern in the geospatial data team reporting to the current data scientist lead, you will assist with identifying and screening candidate locations for camera deployments primarily using currently developed site selection methodologies involving geospatial analysis. This role will support activities with operations, sales, customer success and supply chain teams to provide deployment proposals, extensive site scrubs, press materials, and geospatial statistics to support each team’s activities. An ideal candidate will have a strong mathematical background with an attention to detail and precision as well as some exposure to databases and scripting language. You will also work with the current data scientist lead and other geospatial data analysts to develop and maintain geospatial datasets, project and map templates, and automation scripts for commonly performed tasks.

​What you'll do

• Utilize GIS software and existing site selection methodologies to identify suitable locations for remote camera deployments
• Generate customized map layouts, web maps, applications, and data streams to support operations, sales, and customer success activities
• Develop tools for automation of site analysis in collaboration with data scientists
• Lead a novel project involving geospatial data analytics to support team and business needs

What you'll bring

• Must be pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Math, or a related field
• 0-1 years of previous experience in data analysis or similar fields
• Proactive and highly self-motivated
• Good critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate clear interest in geospatial analytics
• Excellent geospatial skills
• Strong mathematical background
• Outstanding organizational skills

Nice to have

• Experience with ArcGIS/ESRI or equivalent products
• Experience with Python Experience with SQL/relational database design 
• Experience with Salesforce applications 

$25 - $30 an hour

​HOW TO APPLY
https://jobs.lever.co/pano/bdf57eee-b66b-4f8a-8964-120f9bab2590

Description
​Established in 1887, the Turlock Irrigation District (TID) is the first publicly owned irrigation district in the state and is one of only four in California today that also provides electric retail energy directly to homes, farms and businesses. The District operates under the provisions of the California Water Code as a special district and is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. TID owns and maintains approximately 250 miles of canals and laterals and provides irrigation water to more than 5,800 growers in a 307 square-mile service area that incorporates 149,500 acres of Central Valley farmland.  Since 1923, TID has been providing safe, affordable and reliable electricity to a growing retail customer base that now numbers in excess of 98,000 residential, farm, business, industrial and municipal accounts in an electric service area that encompasses 662 square-miles in portions of Stanislaus, Merced, Tuolumne and Mariposa counties.

Examples of DutiesPerform a variety of sub-professional tasks in support of the Turlock Irrigation District Geographic Information System including data entry and mapping, field data acquisition, database entry, system analysis, document entry, and logging of District infrastructure and projects. Successful candidates will gain exposure to a wide variety of District Departments and areas of operations. Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
Posting Deadline:  Until Filled
Job Duration:  Flexible, approx. 3-6 Months - Summer of 2025
Class Level:  Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate
Job Category:  Geographic Information Systems/Computer Science
Salary Level:  Hourly Pay
Hourly Rate:  $18.00-$25.00/hr. commensurate with experience
Work Hours:  Flexible, up to 40hrs per week
Experience Level:  No experience necessary

HOW TO APPLY https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/4862650

Position Information
The City of Woodinville is offering an internship position in the Information Services Division starting June/July 2025. The Information Services Division is responsible for management of the Information Technology (IT) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) operations as well as its alignment with the City’s day-to-day business operations and initiatives.
 
The GIS Intern will have the opportunity to gain experience in each of these areas primarily through hands-on tasks, project-based activities, and occasional field work. The GIS Intern will provide a broad range of GIS technical support on projects with duties including geographic data compilation, standardization, and management; web mapping application development and maintenance; and cartographic product creation. This Intern will conduct related research to support modern GIS best practices.
 
If you are interested in joining the City of Woodinville this summer as an intern, please apply before midnight on Friday, April 4, 2025.  The start date for this internship will depend on the chosen candidate's schedule, but the City is hopeful that the internship will begin in June or July. Please note that the City is primarily an in-person work environment. This opening is based at Woodinville City Hall and will work primarily in an office environment.  

Essential Functions

GIS Data Management

• Collect, create, and handle geospatial data from various technologies. Ensure data accuracy and adherence to the organization’s standards. Create data reviewer quality control rules.
• Support in the transition from shapefile data format to an organized geodatabase schema. 
• Write and maintain documentation on data and metadata standards. 

ArcGIS Online Development

• Develop new and assist in managing web apps and maps that are needed amongst various City departments.
• Understand and help manage security levels of data through assigned groups and user roles. 
• Publish and keep map services up to date. Research map services that are available by county, state or federal entities, to facilitate use by/for web applications. 
• Support of City integration with asset management and permitting software.

ArcGIS Pro Cartography

• Work with SQL queries, MapPlex labeling, symbology settings, and various other ESRI tools for high quality cartographic representations. 
• Produce maps of various sizes and file types for business stakeholders. Delivery of requested products and services through dynamic timelines.  
• Translate and problem solve requests into a cohesive, easy to understand exhibit.

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​HOW TO APPLY https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/4868089

Remote Sensing/Spatial Ecology Intern
The Conservation GIS Lab (https://nationalzoo.si.edu/conservation-ecology-center) at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) is seeking interns to start immediately. The internship project will focus on exploring a combination of remote sensing space-borne lidar data (GEDI) and optical data (e.g., Sentinel or Landsat series) to classify and map vegetation types, specifically targeting understory bamboo and woody invasive plants.

Objectives: 

• Pre-processing forest survey data and spatial datasets at a local or regional level
• Extracting GEDI metrics using Google Earth Engine and Python or R
• Extracting optical data metrics using Google Earth Engine and Python or R.
• Building predictive spatial models for vegetation type classification using statistical analysis and machine learning algorithms.
• Gain experience with the analysis of a wide range of remote sensing data, spatial data analysis, creating maps with various remote sensing data, and scientific communication.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree is required, and a Master's degree is preferred.
• Commitment to a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.
• Strong background in programming (Google Earth Engine (required) and Python (preferred) or R).
• Knowledge of GIS (preferably ArcGIS or QGIS) and remote sensing analysis is desirable.
• Strong writing skills (required)
• Ability to conduct research independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Benefits:

• A competitive stipend up to $1,600 monthly, based on education and experience.
• Optional $9/day dormitory-style housing on the SCBI campus.
• Interns will have access to a computer and reliable high-speed internet.

Location & terms of appointment:

• On-campus internship in Front Royal, VA
• Minimum commitment of six months, beginning as soon as possible, with priority to longer-term candidates.
• Engaging with a cohort of fellow interns and researchers through regular meetings and communications

About SCBI:
The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute is located at the north entrance of the Shenandoah National Park in Front Royal, VA, about 60 miles west of Washington, D.C. Dedicated to promoting the conservation of biological diversity, SCBI not only furthers the Smithsonian Institution's broader objectives but also enriches our understanding by studying endangered species, habitats, and communities. Beyond research, SCBI plays an important role in sharing these insights through advanced studies, professional training programs, and public outreach.

HOW TO APPLY
How to apply:

• Applications are open until the position is filled.
• Apply via the Smithsonian SOLAA system (https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public). Search for "Internship" under "National Zoological Park". The program name is "Conservation GIS Internship Program".
• Submit a CV and a cover letter detailing: 
  • Statement of Interest
  • Potential start date and the duration of time you are available for the internship.
  • Contact information for three references.
  • Elaborate on your programming experience and skill as much as possible.
  • Please combine ALL following information in one pdf document and upload it as cover letter in the system.

Multnomah County's College to County program is now accepting applications!

• Pay: $24/hour
• Hours: 20-40 hours per week
• Duration: 3 months (June-August/September)
• Opportunities: 70+ internship positions available
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th, 2025

 
Openings include:

• DCA - Buildings: Architectural - Facilities Tech Team - Internship - Multiple Positions) - (STEM)
• DCM - College to County Videography Internship - (Communications/Project Management)
• Sheriff's Office - Video Content Creator Internship - (Communications)
• Health - Data Analytics Team Analyst Internship - Multiple Positions - (Project Management)
• Emergency Management Internship - (Communications/Project Management)
• And others

 
The College to County program prioritizes outreach efforts to students of color, LGBTQIA2S+ students, first-generation college students, students with disabilities, and those from marginalized identities. All are welcome to apply. This program is part of Multnomah’s Workforce Equity Strategic Plan

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregonmetro/jobs/4856458/planning-development-and-research-internship?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Hello, we’re Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work Metro does every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today and tomorrow. 
The Planning, Development & Research Department is excited to offer several internship opportunities designed to provide hands-on experience in a range of areas—from community investment and GIS analysis to project development, regional planning, and resource development.
These internships are ideal for people who are eager to learn and contribute to transformative projects across our region to improve the lives of all people.

​Available Positions

1. Community Investment Intern (Two Positions)
2. GIS & Cartographic Intern
3. Investment Areas Intern (Two Positions)
4. Regional Planning Intern
5. Resource Development Intern

Learn more about these positions and the Planning, Development and Research Department at one of the following virtual information sessions:

• Wednesday, March 12, 9-10am. Link to register for 3/12 info meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zesXSpVPS2OtxraoDjnpSw
• Monday, March 17, 6-7pm. Link to register for 3/17 info session: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IGBP_f8uSE2p5bNklAv33w

Each position has the following minimum qualifications:
All internship positions

• Ability to work in person at the Metro Regional Center in Portland, Oregon, one to three days per week

GIS & Cartographic Intern, Regional Planning Intern, Resource Development Intern

• Bachelor’s degree, pursuing master’s degree or any combination of education, professional, volunteer and lived experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities
• Flexible availability (20 to 40 hours per week, up to 550 total hours from June–October)

Community Investment Intern, Investment Area Interns

• High School Diploma or GED
• Flexible schedule from 20 to 40 hours per week (up to 550 total hours over one year

GreenKey Solar is seeking a motivated GIS intern for an exciting part-time opportunity. You will work hands-on with our GIS Specialist to select sites for future solar farms. Through this internship, you will gain valuable experience in how GIS is used both in a business setting and in the fast-paced world of solar energy development.

Minimum requirements:

• Completed at least one GIS course using ArcGIS Pro, preference towards 2 or more.
• Comfortable with adding and removing feature layers, changing symbology, and creating new features.
• Experience with Google Earth Pro.
• Must be available to work in person at our Inner Northeast Portland office (Mississippi area) at least one day per week.
• Interest in renewable energy and electric infrastructure.
• Self-motivated, curious, creative problem solver.

Please email a short cover letter (not more than three paragraphs) to [email protected] stating your GIS experience and what renewable energy means to you. Preference will be given to applicants in the order that their applications are received, so if you are interested do not hesitate to apply. ​