Intern-GIS Specialist
Intern – GIS Specialist
Description: McDuffie County is searching for a candidate to completed a 200-hour paid internship this summer to assist in the completion of a GIS-based map of manholes, water valves, and water and sewer lines throughout the Thomson, Dearing and McDuffie County communities.
Specific duties include, but are not related to:
- Current system analysis to determine the amount, quality and comprehensiveness of current data
- Field data collection and input to complete any all missing information
- Exporting/creating maps based on completed information as requested
- Ensure data is coordinated and corrected with web GIS provider
- Work closely with GIS contractor to ensure functionality, usability and efficiency of system.
Successful fulfillment of this role will require skills in the following areas:
- Efficient, thorough and accurate collection and interpretation of data both in field and office settings
- Understanding of the general layout and operation of a municipal water and sewer system
- Ability to recognize needs and identify solutions related to an existing GIS system, and subsequently work within the system to enter and manipulate data.
In addition, a strong interest in local government operation and related services is preferred.
Minimum qualifications include: Pursuit of a degree in planning, business administration, public administration, engineering, or related field; and a valid driver’s license. The schedule for this position will be flexible based on selected applicant’s availability. The internship must be completed between May 1, 2023 and Sept. 1, 2023.
Interested individuals are invited to submit a completed county application, available through the county’s website: www.thomson-mcduffie.gov/hr-county. Applications and may also be obtained from Thomson-McDuffie County Government Center, Human Resources, Mrs. Ruthie Thomas, 210 Railroad Street, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
