The Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) is seeking a paid, part-time GIS intern to join the Data and Technology Services Department.  The Department’s core responsibilities include IT services as well as data management/analysis, creation of information products, and administration/development of business systems such as our GIS.

The successful candidate will gain work experience in a fast-moving and professional environment.  Working under the direction of the GIS Analyst and department manager, the Intern will have an opportunity to collaborate with professional staff throughout the District.  The Intern will also learn about the management and preservation of southern California’s groundwater resources.

The successful candidate will gain valuable instruction and experience in a variety of Data and Technology Services functions including but not limited to: updating a key data layer through research of associated data, official records, and aerial imagery and cataloguing GIS data in a variety of formats, metadata creation, data validation, SQL management and views, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Hub.  

Education: Must be currently enrolled in junior or senior year of an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university, or a recent college graduate with a degree in geography or a closely related field.

Candidate must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Candidate must be prompt, reliable, discreet, and able to follow direction.

Knowledge of:Basic knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of GIS; cartography; research and report writing methods and procedures; GIS Software applications including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS for Server; personal computers, printers, and storage devices; Microsoft Office suite of products; and customer service principles and techniques.

• The internship is for a six-month period, extendable at the discretion of the District
• Flexible, part-time (up to 20 hours per week) schedule coordinated to work with school schedules
• Compensation of $22.67 to $24.94 per hour, subject to skills, experience, and qualifications
• Possibility of a positive recommendation letter to the candidate based on performance
• Must be enrolled in a college undergraduate in second year of studies or later
• Copy of current college transcript
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications will be accepted until 2/28/2025. WRD reserves the right to fill or close the position at any time, before or after 2/28/2025.

To be considered for this opportunity please complete the application process for this position located at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wrd. INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the screening process, which will include a panel interview and possible written exam. Final candidates must be able to prove legal U.S. residency, pass a background check, and a physical. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: To be considered for this opportunity please submit (1) a District application available at www.wrd.org, (2) cover letter highlighting your applicable experience and (3) resume to careers@wrd.org. INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the screening process, which will include a panel interview and possible written exam. Final candidates must be able to prove legal U.S. residency, pass a background check, a physical, and a drug test. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.