GIS Intern

Calling all STUDENTS! Placer County currently has multiple vacancies for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Interns to work in the Assessor's Office and the Information Technology (IT) Department. This internship will provide valuable paid experience to students looking to join this field. All students or recent graduates (up to 1 year after graduation) will be considered, but students with the following majors/degrees are desirable:

GIS
Geography
IT
Environmental Science
Land Use Planning
Majors in related fields

As a GIS Intern, you can expect to assist County staff with the following tasks:
Data editing
Digitizing
Working with ArcGIS Online
Web mapping
Performing automation with Python

Placer County is looking for interns with certain knowledge and skills. If you have any of the following, you are encouraged to apply:
Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro
Web design
Web mapping
Microsoft Office Suite
Database experience
Cartographic principles
Map layouts

To be eligible for this internship, you must fall into one of these three categories:

1. Current Undergraduate College/University Student 
a. Student must be enrolled in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university program. 
b. Student must submit proof of continuing enrollment (current class schedule, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.

2. Recent College Graduate – up to 1 year after graduation 
a. Recent graduate must submit proof of graduation (diploma, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.

3. Current Graduate College/University Student 
a. Student must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program. 
b. Student must submit proof of continuing enrollment (current class schedule, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.

To apply for a Student Intern assignment, please submit an application and complete the supplemental questionnaire indicating the department(s) that you are interested in and outlining your goal(s) for the internship.

Please submit your resume and proof of eligibility (unofficial transcripts, current class schedule, confirmation of enrollment, etc.) with your application.

To submit your application, please go to www.jobsatplacercounty.com.

EOE