Virginia Fire Department GIS Intern

Job Posting End Date:

Department:

FIRE Compensation Grade:

H3024

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

H.3266-H.

- $18.22

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and

Preferred Qualifications:

The Virginia Beach Fire Department GIS Intern position will assist with developing, maintaining, and analyzing spatial data in support of community risk reduction, emergency management, and fire department operations.

Day to Day duties can include, but are not limited to:

Hands-on experience integrating geospatial data into public safety workflows.

Preparing cartographic products.

Supporting GIS-based projects that enhance situational awareness and decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Computer Science, or a related field. (Undergraduate Junior, Senior, or Graduate student preferred.)Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or collaboratively.

Completion of the following courses (or similar):
Introductory GIS, Geographic Information Systems, and Advanced GIS.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with creating maps, dashboards, or story maps in ArcGIS Online.

Completion of a Geographic Information Systems for Emergency Management course

Experience with creating maps, dashboards, or story maps in ArcGIS Online.

Familiarity with spatial databases, metadata standards, or web mapping services.

Exposure to Python, SQL, or other programming languages commonly used in GIS.Interest or work experience in emergency management, fire service, or community risk reduction, or public safety.

Expected Schedule /

Hours:

Candidates will work 20 hours a week between Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM with flexibility within these hours. The applicant is responsible to provide their own transportation to work and housing during the internship.

Required Attachments:
Resume and Transcript (unofficial will be accepted).Expected

Start Date:

January 2027

Expected End Date:

May 2027

Required

Education:

Candidates seeking a degree, undergraduate or graduate, in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Computer Science, or related program.

Final date to receive applications:

Open until filled.

Compensation (depends on academic year):

Freshman/Sophomore: $16/ hour Juniors/Seniors: $18/ hour Graduate Students: $20/ hour

Additional requirements:

• DMV Transcript No
• CDL:
No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse:
No
• CPS Check:
No
• Physical:
No
• Respirator:
No
• Psychological Screening:
No
• Polygraph:
No
• At Will:
No

Minimum Requirements:

Skills:

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

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