Geographic Information Services
Internship for 2023-2024, 12 months
Application deadline: September 15, 2023
Location: Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, Austin, Texas
Time Period: 12 months Part-time, 15-19hours/week, 250 hours total minimum per semester
Compensation: $22 per hour + optional three (3) semester hours credit through university (to be arranged by the student)
Title: Geographic Information Services (GIS) Intern
Classification:
Paid and credit-based internship: $22 per hour for the semester and credit through college/university (to be arranged by the student).
General Job Description:
A division of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), TNRIS is the clearing house for a variety of GIS data in Texas. The intern will play a key role in TNRIS with responsibility for special projects, the primary focus of which being on data development. Other assignments may be added to provide the intern with greater exposure to the important work performed by TNRIS teams.
Job Duties:
GIS Intern will assist in projects to enhance the ability of TNRIS to improve data used for flood planning. The work is primarily focused on training and using AI to derive first flood elevation of buildings in Texas Counties, but also may take part in other activities, including the development of data derivative products and maintenance of the historic photo archive, and processing orders through public requests.
Remote work option: Remote work may be possible on an as needed basis but is not guaranteed. Additionally, remote work will be contingent upon multiple factors such as: current project needs, project deadlines, supervisor approval and the demonstrated ability by the intern to successfully accomplish project tasks from a remote environment. All interns will be required to work in the TNRIS office for the first month of their internship.
Qualifications:
Applicants should either be enrolled at a recognized Texas college or university, or a recent graduate. Successful candidates will have a strong foundational understanding of GIS concepts and familiarity with ArcGIS Pro and the ESRI suite.
Requirement:
Completion of an introductory GIS course is required. Current enrollment or completion of a geospatial analysis course preferred.
Experience with ArcGIS software and related products, knowledge of aerial imagery, Lidar, land parcels, address points, and familiarity with the geography of Texas is a plus. This position requires great attention to detail, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work well in a team setting as well as independently.
Application Process:
Please submit all the following at the same time via email to Lauren Kirk ([email protected]) with the subject line “TNRIS MAP Application”. Applications that do not include all the following will not be considered for the position.
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts
• 2 Professional or Academic Letters of Reference (email is acceptable)
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