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Program Timeframe: Mid-May through mid-August Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as an Geographic Information Systems Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging.Working on the Geospatial team offers a unique opportunity to harness the latest geospatial technology and data analytics to drive operational efficiency and innovation. As part of our dynamic team, you'll collaborate on projects that enhance data management and provide actionable insights for diverse clients, transforming how organizations use data to meet their goals. Join us to help bring science and art to organizing, integrating, and visualizing information in a way that prioritizes collaboration and creates enterprise solutions. Discover some of our signature geospatial projects here.      What you’ll be challenged to do:During your internship, you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects. You'll receive guidance, supervision and mentorship by experienced engineers and professionals with your success as the goal. The majority of our interns convert to full-time employees.  In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Support real client projects by performing GIS spatial analyses using ESRI software. Create and edit geospatial cadastral, transportation, and municipal infrastructure datasets. Compile and organize GIS data from maps, databases and other sources.What you'll bring to our firm:Enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geography, Environmental Science, or a GIS-related field. Demonstrated interest in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) through applied academic coursework, work experiences, or prior internships. Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines. Dynamic, personable and self-motivated personality with the ability to work as part of a distributed team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. What we prefer you bring:Prior experience with ArcGIS Pro software and ESRI products. Compensation:The salary range for this role is $21.00 - $28.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.Location: Richmond, VACore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Hourly GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions."California Applicants"Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.#LI-ML2#LI-Hybrid

General SummaryWe are currently seeking a GIS Intern to work with the Property Owners Association in updating and creating GIS dataEssential Job Functions/Responsibilities:Basic principles of GIS database development, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and mappingCompile, manipulate, and refine geographic data from a variety of sourcesPerform regular quality control checks of spatial and non-spatial datasets to ensure data integrityCollaborate with team members on project tasks related to GIS, database design and management, and data visualizationCustomize GIS workflow and software programs for data collectionAssist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.Qualifications:   Actively enrolled in an accredited Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 or later.Demonstrated interest in Geographic Information Systems, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.Experience using ESRI ArcGIS and ArcGIS PRO software.Proficiency using Microsoft Office, mastering Excel.Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.

Cartographic Technician GS-5 MPThis job closes on April 22, 2026.This vacancy is for a Cartographic Technician position in the National Processing Center located at the U.S. Census Bureau National Processing Center in Jeffersonville, IN.This job is open to Federal employees (Competitive service & Excepted service), Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Land & base management, Veterans, Military spouses, Individuals with disabilities, and Special authorities.DutiesPerform a variety of fundamental coding tasks in support of branch operations such as geocoding, editing, matching, transcribing, verifying, reviewing, etc.Provide verification and correction of geocoding work by applying rules specific to Census geography to determine the accuracy of coding work and the usage of the appropriate software application.Perform various functions, primarily as a verifier, such as geographical coding, Arc Viewing (GIS), research using geographic reference materials, including paper and digital maps, atlases, zip code directories, automated files, etc., for use in problem solving, geographic allocation, determination of population and housing data, statistical processing, etc.Review various maps and/or automated files for geographic coverage, geographic code, clerical areas and locating, recording and correcting errors on automated data files, zero tiger lines and employer update files.Perform statistical and/or geographic coding tasks of considerable difficulty.Go to USAJOBS - Job Announcement to apply or for more information.

Cartographic Technician GS-5 This job closes on April 22, 2026.This vacancy is for a Cartographic Technician position in the National Processing Center located at the U.S. Census Bureau National Processing Center in Jeffersonville, IN.This job is open to the public, and Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).DutiesPerform a variety of fundamental coding tasks in support of branch operations such as geocoding, editing, matching, transcribing, verifying, reviewing, etc.Provide verification and correction of geocoding work by applying rules specific to Census geography to determine the accuracy of coding work and the usage of the appropriate software application.Perform various functions, primarily as a verifier, such as geographical coding, Arc Viewing (GIS), research using geographic reference materials, including paper and digital maps, atlases, zip code directories, automated files, etc., for use in problem solving, geographic allocation, determination of population and housing data, statistical processing, etc.Review various maps and/or automated files for geographic coverage, geographic code, clerical areas and locating, recording and correcting errors on automated data files, zero tiger lines and employer update files.Perform statistical and/or geographic coding tasks of considerable difficulty.Go to USAJOBS - Job Announcement to apply or for more information.

Position Title: AmeriCorps Navajo National Monument Cultural Resources Management Member  Position Summary  The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on conservation programs for youth and adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, community green spaces, and much more across the country.  This position is part of SCA’s National Direct Opportunity Youth Service Initiative (OYSI). OYSI is a partnership between SCA, AmeriCorps, and The Corps Network which engages youth ages 18–24 who are disconnected from school or work in hands-on conservation service that protect and restore public lands, waters, and recreation resources nationwide. The program provides job-skills training, support, and career pathways in environmental stewardship and infrastructure fields, while prioritizing placements for participants who meet opportunity-youth eligibility criteria The individual in this position will be trained to assist with various NPS cultural resource management tasks at Navajo National Monument located in Shonto, Arizona, in the park’s cultural resources division. Supervision will be provided by the park archeologist and working with the seasonal NPS archeological technician. The member will be trained, supervised, and engage in several different projects – archeological site assessments, project monitoring, preservation fieldwork, documentation, backcountry hiking, and 4X4 vehicle operation in rugged terrain. Member Impact The member will play a pivotal role in working with the Cultural Resources division assisting with a variety of tasks related to archaeological site condition assessments, facilities project monitoring, historic site improvements, and more.  They will promote the mission of the park through their service and will play a key role in ensuring the repair and protection of important prehistoric and historic structures. This work is critical to Navajo National Monument. Schedule  06/15/2026 – 10/30/2026 Hours 40 hours per week Monday-Friday A minimum 30-minute lunch break is required each service day. Lunch periods do not count toward the required minimum service hours. Service Location Navajo National Monument Immediate Supervisor/Title JoAnne Young, Archeologist, Joanne_Young@nps.gov AmeriCorps Service Term Minimum Hours Requirement 675 hours Essential Functions The duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, archaeological site condition assessments in backcountry environments, site reconnaissance in remote backcountry environments in rugged terrain, facilities project monitoring, public presentations with topics of their choosing derived from the park’s cultural or natural resources, minor repairs and preservation treatments to prehistoric and historic structures and assets, data entry, narrative summaries for reports. Fieldwork will be conducted during summer-fall months typically in rugged terrain in extreme weather (hot, dry, rain, thunderstorms, unless avoided) in remote backcountry environments, hiking long distances with a