Stormwater​/Watershed Intern- Part-Time

REPORTS TO: Stormwater Management NPDES/MS and/or Watershed Specialist.

Performs responsible professional work involved in the production, distribution, data editing and application support of departmental geographic information system (GIS) database; using GIS applications and converting geographic information to digital data. Works as an individual or in a group in the development of their own GIS capabilities, with additional direction and support from the County GIS Office and Stormwater/Watershed personnel.

• Ensure spatial accuracy and data quality of geospatial and attribute data encoding to the departmental GIS database; perform high accuracy geospatial mapping by COGO (coordinate geometry) and GPS (global positioning system) mapping techniques, link attributes to geospatial objects, and edit attribute database.
• Provide GIS spatial and attribute data analysis, and create custom digital mapping, custom database products, digital information, and hardcopy maps for internal customers.
• Provide GIS database information and data for use by the department; coordinate hard copy map storage space and organization.
• Assist with department-wide maintenance and support of GIS related applications, data files, database system, and internet/intranet web data and coordinate related support with the GIS Office technical staff.
• Performs work leading to the production of site specific and county-wide geographic maps to include digitizing cartographic documents and updating and maintaining existing digital layers in the GIS.
• Converts analog map products to digital format, and digital data from one form to another using established conversion procedure.
• Collect point and line features by means of a hand‑held GPS device or device with ESRI Field Maps and Survey 123 Apps locating system infrastructure in the field including storm inlets, stormwater management structures, ditches, swales, manholes, valves, clean‑outs, pump stations, etc.
• Download GPS data to the GIS database and insure locational and attribute quality control.
• Edits data geometry as needed, writes metadata, and compiles summaries of work performed.
• Assist with data manipulation and conversion between GIS and AutoCAD systems and the creation of a comprehensive infrastructure management system.
• Assist with data manipulation in support of the County’s Stormwater Management Program and NPDES requirements.
• Assist in enhancing Hydraulic and Hydrologic modeling using GIS.
• Compile data to support County’s stormwater drainage and water quality systems.
• Assist with stream bank analysis for restoration projects.
• Receive direction from the DEM staff member responsible for the assigned project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Entry‑level knowledge and skill in maintaining multi‑layered GIS databases; college‑level knowledge and skill in utilizing ESRI GIS software; excellent skills in mathematics, problem solving, writing and documentation; beginning‑level knowledge and skill with remote sensing, photogrammetry and digital image processing; some knowledge of manual and digital cartographic techniques and standards; ability to comprehend technical specifications for manual and GIS related products; ability to coordinate and integrate knowledge from various sources;

ability to effectively communicate ideas both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates; ability to effectively communicate with homeowners and the general public both orally and in writing concerning performing their duties along public streets and rights‑of‑ways.

Applicants must have completed a minimum of GIS I and be currently enrolled in (or completed) GIS II. Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA within the respective major and be enrolled full time in an accredited university with major coursework in geography, geographic information systems, planning, engineering, or a related field, for the duration of the internship.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10…