Description
The Yolo County Innovation and Technology Services Department is recruiting for interns to assist with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects. Responsibilities may include creating, updating, and/or edit spatial data, maps, and field data using various programs and web applications such as, but not limited to, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, and Quick Capture.
The interns also assist with creating bike path layers; driving county roads to verify ending of county maintenance/road locations; and creating a comprehensive layer of conservation easements, Hub pages of projects by department, and/or dashboards with live feed to mobile field collection projects.
Note: These are unpaid internship opportunities; however, the County will work with the interns seeking to earn academic credits from their college or university. It will be the interns' responsibility to find out what the college or university requirements are to earn those credits and communicate that information to the County to coordinate that partnership.
The ideal candidate
- Be familiar with ArcGIS Pro
- Must be willing to drive for field collection projects; interns will be reimbursed at current IRS standard mileage rates, currently 67¢ per mile.
Time Commitment/Schedule
Minimum of five (5) hours per week over one (1) semester or quarter, although internship can be extended to twelve (12) months. Hours must be during business hours (Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm). Summer internships are available.
This internship may be scheduled for a combination of remote and in-person work. In-person work will be performed in Woodland, CA.
Employment Standards
Educational Requirement
Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or trade school majoring in or completed a coursework in Geographic Information Systems or closely related field.
- enrollment record (official/unofficial copy of course listing/schedule) must be attached to your application.
Special requirement: Interns must be enrolled in at least nine (9) college quarter units or six (6) semester units throughout the duration of the internship in order to remain eligible for this internship.
License
Interns are required to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
Application & Selection Process
Interested applicant needs to submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire. A resume and cover letter may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until this internship is filled.
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
Applicants who meet the educational requirement of this recruitment will be forwarded to the appropriate department contact(s) for further evaluation and/or interviews. Those earning their first undergraduate degree will be given first priority.
Once the department makes a selection, the candidate will be asked to schedule/participate in pre-employment exams, Department of Justice LiveScan and Drug & Alcohol Screening (Med Exam). Internship begins shortly after pre-employment clearance.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.