Title:  Geographic Information Systems Intern
Posting Number:  DOIT-2024-5i
Closing Date:  November 15, 2024
Start Date: February 3, 2025
Existing Vacancies: 2
Location: 401 East State Street, Trenton NJ, 08625
 
Internship Hours Per Week: Fully in person 25-35 hours per week
 
Hourly Rate: Sliding Scale based on Education Level ($18-$23 Per Hour)
 
Program: Management & Budget - Division of Information Technology - Bureau of Geographic Information Systems 
 
Program Description: The Bureau of GIS provides oversight and administration for the NJDEP GIS computer system. They provide technical assistance to programs so they can utilize GIS technology, web application development, field data collection, spatial data development, management, and distribution. 

Project Description: The Bureau of GIS has routine data and application development responsibilities that require support. This includes correcting inaccurate coordinates, answering questions for the GIS Help Desk, and documenting new functionality introduced in software upgrades.
 
Specific to the Position: Tasks could include any of the following - digitizing new data layers, editing and correcting spatial data, researching new technology, and/or writing scripts to improve efficiency. 
 
Preferred Area of Study: Entry level GIS. General science background preferred.
 
License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.  
 
Residency: All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011 have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act". 
 
Authorization to Work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States. 
 
Veteran's Preference: To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated below. For more information, please visit https://nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service/preference/
  
SAME applicants: If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292- 4144 and select Option #3.

Equal Opportunity Employment: The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government.  To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form.  All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer.  This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision. 


 

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.