GIS Intern; Intern - PBES

The GIS Team at the Planning, Building, and Environmental Services Department (PBES) is currently experiencing a growth period in which the services they offer are expanding beyond the department's Planning Division to include all divisions within PBES, including the Environmental Health, Engineering, Building, Code Compliance, and Parks and Open Space divisions. The GIS Team provides a wide range of services, including the maintenance of over 160 GIS data layers, preparing data analytics and reporting, creating departmental graphics and cartography, and managing a suite of web‑based GIS maps and analytical tools used by PBES.

The GIS Intern provides technical services relating to the development and operation of the department's Geographic Information System (GIS), including scanning and digitizing documents and updating/editing layers; assembling, collecting, encoding, updating and integrating geographic data into the County's GIS, performing edit checks on encoded data, and reviewing computer output for accuracy; researching and compiling data from various sources, including maps filed with the County Recorder, Assessor parcel maps, topographic maps, and data initiated and/or maintained by other agencies;

preparing the layout and design of a variety of maps and graphics for presentation; entering and retrieving data from computer information systems; determining which geographic data are necessary to create county maps and related documents; producing maps and related documents using GIS software and hardware; providing support to the public, in person and over the phone, on matters related to maps, map data, and property information;

researching regulations, procedures and/or technical reference materials as necessary; maintaining a library of scanned documents that are linked directly to GIS map‑based features; assisting department staff in creating and designing effective presentation materials; using standard office equipment in the course of the work; possibly driving a personal or County vehicle to attend meetings at various departments and agencies; and performing related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) practices and standards.
• Knowledge of Geographic information systems hardware, software and applications as utilized by the County.
• Understanding of principles and practices related to digitizing, data editing, data conversion, data management and cartography.
• Experience with relational database technology and practices.
• Familiarity with commonly used spreadsheet, word processing, scanning, presentation, and database software.
• Ability to prepare maps and graphics using commonly accepted practices of cartography, including those unique to the County.
• Maintain department map‑related records.
• Understand and conceptualize spatial data.
• Prepare clear and concise work documentation, updated procedures and technical reports.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
• Analyze and solve problems logically, and follow detailed instructions.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing to various audiences.
• Perform basic mathematics and geometric calculations of plane and solid figures.

Education: Equivalent to sophomore level in college in an academic field closely related to the type of activity in the employing department.

License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California State Driver's license may be required. Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

Benefits information provided upon request.

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at .

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.