What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Internship position at THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP?
GIS Internship, 2027
12-week internship program
Deadline to apply for the internship is Sunday, November 29.
The Woodlands Township is seeking one (1) interns to assist the Information Technology Department in the spring of 2027. The purpose of this position is to further the student’s understanding and experience in the field of GIS.
$6,000 stipend for a spring semester internship
Summary of Duties:
The purpose of this position is to further the student’s understanding and experience in the field of GIS. The intern will assist with a variety of GIS tasks and duties. Our internship experience is geared to meet the needs of each intern individually. Interns will be responsible for listing what they feel are important professional skills to bridge this gap.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assigned to a supervisor who will develop a work schedule and job responsibilities prior to start date.
- Successfully complete an orientation with supervisor on the policies, procedures, and philosophies of The Woodlands Township.
- Progress will be assessed, and employee will meet with supervisor to evaluate job performance.
- Employee may be responsible for but not limited to the following projects and duties: creation and maintenance of documentation/metadata; data collection and processing; digitization of relevant geospatial data; develop presentations, charts, graphs, and maps; edit and maintain GIS feature data layers in a multiuser geodatabase.
- Utilization and application of principles, systems, and software, including but not limited to the following: ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, Coordinate Geometry (COGO) methods, AI, AutoCAD Map, Scripting Language (Python, Arcade/JavaScript), Global Positioning System/Global Navigation Satellite System (GPS/GNSS) technology, Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems, Enterprise Permitting & Licensing (EPL) and Land Management Systems (LMS).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week preferred.
The intern will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing/lodging during the internship.
Qualifications:Education: Students enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree program with a concentration in Engineering/Technology, Environmental Science, Geography, GIS, Management Information Systems or closely related field.
Internship, in related field, needed to graduate, preferred, not required.
Experience: One (1) year of related experience preferred, not required.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license.
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older by hire date.
The Woodlands Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.