The Role

The GIS/Geospatial Team at InterDev is now offering an opportunity for a Geospatial Solutions Internship to the right candidate. Using the public-private partnership model, our team of GIS professionals provides high-quality products and services to our municipal government clients. As an intern, you will work with the GIS group on a wide variety of projects, which will prepare you for a career in the exciting world of GIS! As part of this role, you will gain hands-on experience utilizing desktop GIS software (primarily ArcGIS Pro), ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online for data entry, spatial analysis, web mapping, and cartography.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for Geospatial technology and its application toward developing solutions, providing informed and accurate answers to stakeholders, and sharing GIS data with the public at large.

We have a compassionate and fun-loving culture and seek employees who thrive under those conditions and promote those values.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development of GIS data to be utilized for public and internal access.
• Maintain key datasets, including addresses, parcels, roads, and city assets, as well as all other existing and future datasets.
• Perform spatial analysis and create information products utilizing GIS geoprocessing and other tools.
• Assist in user experience testing of web maps and applications.
• Capture GIS data in different formats using GPS, electronic data recorders, digitizers, and other means.
• Perform GIS data quality control, including reviewing data for completeness and accuracy and identifying/correcting errors or omissions in the data.
• Interpret detailed plans, photographs, maps, and legal descriptions, which include addresses, roads, stormwater systems, and city assets.

Additional Responsibilities

• Regular attendance at meetup groups, conferences, or other industry events.
• Perform other duties and tasks which may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Geospatial Solutions.

Competencies

• General knowledge of geography, scientific methods, cartography, and relevant principles.
• General understanding of Esri's suite of projects, including ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Pro.
• Familiarity with programming and automation.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions, prioritize a list of tasks, and communicate progress and results.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work indiscriminately with various individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Working towards a bachelor's degree, GIS Certificate, or post-secondary degree with relatable experience or coursework.
• Volunteer experience a plus.

Reports to:

• Director of Geospatial Solutions

About InterDev

At InterDev, we take pride in our proven track record of delivering unparalleled Information Technology Management Support and Security services. Over the years, we have consistently met the diverse needs of commercial businesses, government bodies, and nonprofits across the Southern and Mideastern regions of the United States. In addition to managing and hosting IT operations for our valued clients, we distinguish ourselves as pioneers in Geographic Information Services and cutting-edge Telecom/VoIP technologies.

We're committed to excellence, setting the bar high for service quality while proudly leading the way in our field. Our team at InterDev values its members and is fully devoted to:

• Work/life balance
• Job satisfaction
• Professional development opportunities
• Health & wellness

We offer comprehensive benefits which include 401(k) with employer contributions, health, disability, and life insurance. We support our team members’ professional development with company funded continuing education programs, employee incentives, and hands-on experience in a wide variety of configurations, systems, and application environments.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing may be required. There will be prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time non-exempt position, expected to last 3-4 months, 20 hours per week Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Candidate must successfully complete background screening and drug screening upon acceptance of position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

InterDev is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on the following protected classes: age (40 and older), race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. InterDev is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

InterDev values the diversity that military service brings to our workforce. Veterans, reservists, and National Guard members are encouraged to apply. Your service is valued here, and we welcome the opportunity to consider your application.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.