IT/GIS Intern (Limited Term)

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Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District

Garden Grove, California

Deadline Nov 12, 2026
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Description
 
Welcome to Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District’s application process! We are dedicated to serving, educating, and protecting Orange County against vectors and vector-borne illnesses in a positive, professional work environment
 
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control is seeking a motived IT/GIS Intern to support our Information Technology Department. The limited term internship provides hand on experience with GIS mapping, database maintenance and field data collection. 
 
The IT/GIS Intern is a Limited Term, unpaid position and is expected to last no more than six (6) months. 
Please note that this recruitment will close on November 11 at 4PM.
 Interviews are anticipated to be held the week of November 18, 2026

Those invited will receive additional information via email

Schedule: 10-20 hours per week, flexible schedule, Monday - Friday (no weekends)
 
GENERAL PURPOSE 
Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisor or Director.  The IT/GIS intern will perform a variety of assigned tasks and duties, including but not limited to, maintaining electronic and paper maps This includes digitizing and editing base layers, producing drive paths and updating routes sources and material records using District GIS applications and databases.
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS 
The ideal candidate will have a passion and enthusiasm to learn.  Be able to follow instructions accurately with little to moderate assistance.  Be able to work on projects assigned and provide updates to the project lead in a timely and efficient manner.
Essential Functions
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.
  1. Create maps, graphics and reports for city or public use
  2. Geo AI (Geospatial Artificial Intelligence) or AI-automated feature extraction - Training artificial intelligence to identify objects in aerial or satellite maps
  3. May work with mobile devices and computer equipment. 
  4. Maintain inventory of all equipment, software and software licenses.
  5. Document internal and new procedures.
  6.  Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification Guidelines
Knowledge of:
  • Principles and practices of GIS
  • Proficiency in QGIS Tool
  • Online collaboration tools such as Google Apps.
  • Website design and language such as HTML5, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, etc.
Ability to:
  • Must be very customer oriented.
  • Be punctual, reliable, and dependable.
  • Prepare clear and concise correspondence and reports from various sources.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Education/Training/Experience:
Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
 
Experience:  Two years of relevant technical experience.
 
Education:  Recent graduate or current  enrollment in an undergraduate program, from an accredited college or university in computer science, information systems, GIS, or a related field, preferably supplemented by additional training, certification, and coursework through professional associations or extension programs.
 
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid Class C or Class 3 California State driver's license issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Supplemental Information

 

Physical Demands
  • This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. 
  • Incumbents will need dexterity of hands to reach, vision to perform repairs to broken equipment.
 
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.  When working outside in District facilities, may be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.  Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures

HOW TO APPLY

https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/5513948

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Category GIS Internship
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