Texas Geographic Information Office (TxGIO) Strategic Mapping (StratMap) Division
Internship for Spring-Summer, 2024, 6 months
Application deadline: Open until filled
Location: Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, Austin, Texas
Time Period: 6 months Part-time, 15-19hours/week (spring semester), up to 30 hours (summer semester), 250 hours total minimum per semester
Compensation: $22.00 per hour + optional three (3) semester hours credit through university (to be arranged by the student)
Classification:
Paid and credit-based internship: $22.00 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), TxGIO (formerly known as TNRIS) is the clearing house for a variety of GIS data in Texas. The intern will play a key role in TxGIO with responsibility for special projects, the primary focus of which being on data acquisition, development and distribution. Other assignments may be added to provide the intern with greater exposure to the important work performed by TxGIO teams.
Job Duties:
GIS Intern will assist in projects to enhance the ability of TxGIO to serve data to the public. Work is primarily focused within the Strategic Mapping program (StratMap). Projects primarily include digitization, cataloguing, and data management of the TxGIO Historic Imagery Archive, development of derivative data products, participating in georeferencing and QAQC of the TxGIO georeferencing pilot project. Additional work may include QAQC and supportive work of various StratMap projects including Orthoimagery, Lidar, Land Cover, Land Parcel & Address Point and Digital Twin data. Interns may also periodically assist other teams in TxGIO( Design, Innovation and Marketing or Geographic Infrastructure and Technology) with GIS related work on an as needed basis.
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 TxGIO 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 ESRI’s 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 and independently.
Application Process:
Please submit all the following at the same time via email to Lauren Kirk (Lauren.Kirk@twdb.texas.gov). 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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