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Summer 2027 GIS Intern
WaterOne's Summer 2027 GIS Intern will work alongside our GIS team supporting GIS activities and projects including map production, data collection, creating documentation, maintaining and supporting GIS applications, as well as assisting with new GIS applications. Pay range for this position is $20.00/hr. WaterOne's summer internship program runs from May 17, 2027 until August 6, 2027. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assists GIS staff with planning, designing, implementing, and supporting Web GIS and Mobile GIS applications in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.Provides timely response and establishes high priority for GIS map and analysis requests.Compiles, attributes, converts, edits, and maintains data in geographic and operational databases and their associated documentation.Collects data in the field including using GPS equipment and assisting with Drone data collection missions.Assists in establishing and maintaining GIS database quality control and quality assurance procedures.Provides support of integration between GIS and other non-spatial applications such as SAP and SCADA.Upholds GIS system integrity, security, and confidentiality. Other Duties Performs other job duties as assigned. Customer Service Commitment WaterOne employees shall continuously strive to meet or exceed the expectations of both their internal and external customers.  Questions and concerns shall be acknowledged on the same day whenever possible, but no later than the next business day.  Issues shall be resolved as promptly as possible, with the goal of maximizing customer satisfaction. Required Education & ExperienceCurrent enrollment in an undergraduate degree program at a regionally accredited college or university with in GIS, Geography, Computer Science or Engineering. Completion of at least 60 credit hours with at least 15 credit hours of relevant upper division coursework. Required Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to commit to a 12-week internship program.Knowledge of and experience with ArcGIS Desktop and/or ArcGIS Pro.  Experience using Windows PCs and Microsoft 365 including Microsoft Office applications.Knowledge of spatial data management and analysis concepts.Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.Good analytical, cartographic mapping, spatial analysis, and problem-solving skills.Possess a valid driver’s license and continuously meet WaterOne driving standards.Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and background verification in accordance with WaterOne standards. Preferred QualificationsExperience with ArcGIS Enterprise and/or ArcGIS Online.Experience using GPS technology to collect feature locations.Experience using communication/collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.  Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally lift/or move up to 5 pounds and 10 pounds rarely. This position will frequently work in outdoor weather conditions. Occasionally work inside and outside WaterOne facilities and structures.  Outside working conditions are dependent on the weather, which involves extreme heat (above 90 degrees) in the summer and cold in the winter (below freezing).  Some work may be in non-heated and non-air-conditioned structures. Rarely perform field assignments in poor weather and driving conditions and deal with other hazards of field work. Rarely has toleration of noise levels that are generally minimal but may be excessive for brief periods of time (hearing protection is provided. The position requires frequent use of a computer and standard office equipment, such as a copier and telephone. Candidates must be able to move between different work locations as needed and wear personal protective equipment when visiting or navigating construction sites.  Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment for this position is a typical office setting. Employees will be expected to work in a professional office environment that includes tasks performed at a desk, using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and filing systems.  The job duties for this position sometimes takes place in the field and/or plant environment where exposure to various environmental factors such as chemicals, noise from machinery, and fluctuating temperatures is likely and personal protective equipment may be required. The noise level when working in the field and/or plant environment is usually moderate to maximal. Equal Opportunity EmployerWaterOne is an equal opportunity employer and upholds a non-discrimination policy. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, military status, or marital status in making employment and business decisions. We also prohibit harassment and retaliation in the workplace and in our dealings with the public. We encourage and welcome diversity of backgrounds in our workforce. WaterOne complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).Complete job description is available upon request and will be provided during the selection process.
9/4/2026
10:47AM
GIS Mapping Technician
Stefanini Group is hiring!Stefanini is URGENTLY looking for a GIS Mapping Technician in South Plainfield, NJ 07080For quick Apply, please reach out to Ashish Gupta call 248 582 6546/ email: Ashish.gupta@stefanini.com Job Title: GIS Mapping TechnicianLocation:  40 Cragwood Rd, South Plainfield, NJ 07080, USA  (initially 100% onsite, first 8 to 12 weeks, later Hybrid)Contract Duration: 24 months with possibility to extend / convert to permanentPay $31.80/hr on W2NOTE: Required to be onsite every day for a minimum of 8-12 weeks so they can be fully trained. Also, contractors do need to be able to commute once a week to a secondary location.5-10% being out in the fieldIf field work required to be done, expectation is for the person to use their own vehicle- minimal if anythingOpen to interviewing candidates that are recent college graduates entering the workforce with experience using GIS in school/internships.job Details:Maintain the GIS model on the electric side (not for gas work, only electric)Perform analysis, custom mapsWorking in a Union environment—reporting to a supervisor—work orders that they need to process into GIS and then to print distribution of any updates madeSome tabular data and analysisQualifications: 1-2 years of GIS experience (geographic information system)GIS in any industry but must have knowledge/understanding to update the GIS systemMicro station, AutoCAD—strong plus but still must have GISAs long as the candidate has experience using GIS apps and how relationships work in GIS, we would be open to interviewing candidates that don’t have utility experience.
9/3/2026
10:31AM
Geographic Information Specialist II-III (GIS Analyst)
Job ID 103319Company Texas Parks and Wildlife DeptLocation AustinFull/Part Time Full-TimeOther Recruiting Location AustinRegular/Temporary RegularNumber of Openings 1Salary Admin Plan(s) BState Job Code(s) 0271, 0272Salary Admin Grade(s) 20, 22Close Date 09/08/2026Salary Range $5442.00 - 6481.93 per MonthJob DescriptionTPWD MISSIONTo manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. HIRING CONTACT: Justin Fleury, (512) 389-4367, Email: justin.fleury@tpwd.texas.govPHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS:4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the State Park Division's Planning and Geospatial Resources Director, this position is responsible for geographic information system (GIS) work involving project delivery, ranging from geodatabase design and management to the development of specialized mapping applications that meet Division-wide business needs.  This position is responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining geospatial data related to the division's Facility Asset Management System (FAMS), the Park Business System (PBS), and Natural and Cultural Resource databases.  Duties require specialized knowledge and skills in GIS database management using ESRI software and technology. Responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation for stakeholder training and team development, including the processes, protocols, and structure of GIS applications, data services, and geodatabases.  Works as part of a GIS team to support initiatives across division as directed by the Planning and Geospatial Resources Director. Performs additional duties as assigned.  Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:GIS Analyst II and GIS Analyst III:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher with coursework in GIS or Computer.Experience:GIS Analyst II:6 months of professional experience in creating, editing, and/or managing spatial data and/or table structures;Demonstrated experience providing GIS support for a Facility Asset Management System (or similar software) such as OpenGov, Cartegraph or comparable platforms;Demonstrated experience providing GIS support for a Park Business Management System (or similar software) such as Aspria or comparable platforms.GIS Analyst III:Two years of professional experience in creating, editing, and/or managing spatial data and/or table structures;One year of professional experience with geodatabase management and mapping application development using ESRI tools and techniques; or similar software.Licensure:Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class "C" Texas driver's license.NOTE:  Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license. ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS: Education:One additional year of the required experience in creating, editing and/or managing spatial date and/or table structures may substitute for 30 hours of the required education with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.Experience:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree may substitute for 6 months of the required experience in creating, editing and/or managing spatial data and/or table structures. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education:       GIS Analyst II and III:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Geography, Natural Resources, Environmental Management, Computer Science, or closely related field with coursework in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Computer Science.Experience:GIS Analyst II:One year of professional experience in creating, editing, and/or managing spatial data and/or table structures;Six months of experience providing GIS support for a Facility Asset Management System (or similar software) such as OpenGov, Cartegraph or comparable platforms; Six months of experience providing GIS support for a Park Business Management System (or similar software) such as Aspria or comparable platforms.NOTE:  Experience may have occurred concurrently.GIS Analyst III:Four years of professional experience in creating, editing, and/or managing spatial data and/or table structures;Two years of professional experience with geodatabase management and mapping application development using ESRI tools and techniques; or similar software;Demonstrated experience leading GIS projects in a multi-user environment;Demonstrated experience with multiple programming languages or frameworks (ESRI APIs, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Python, or equivalent).NOTE:  Experience may have occurred concurrently. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:GIS Analyst IIKnowledge of GIS software, concepts, and techniques;Knowledge of geodatabase design, development, and maintenance;Knowledge of creating, editing, and managing table structures associated with geospatial dataGIS Analyst III: Knowledge of GIS Analyst II, PLUS;Knowledge of field mapping and data collection techniques and technologies with ESRI software/mobile apps;Knowledge in the establishment and management of data schemas, and the structure of geospatial data in a multi-user enterprise geodatabase;Knowledge of database/geodatabase system integration including programming, software, hardware, security and networking needs;Knowledge of computer programming languages or frameworks (ESRI APIs, Javascript, HTML/CSS, Python, or equivalent);Knowledge of natural and cultural resource management concepts;GIS Analyst II:Skill in GIS project development, delivery and maintenanceSkill in planning and implementing project work tasks and workflows;Skill in providing GIS support for Facility Asset Management Systems (or similar software) related to outdoor recreation. Skill in providing GIS support for Business Management Systems (or similar software) related to outdoor recreationSkill in effective verbal and written communication;GIS Analyst III: Skill of GIS Analyst II, PLUS;Skill in complex GIS analysis, tools and techniques for resource, business and facility management.Skill in managing multiple projects involving the design, testing, and implementation of GIS applications or other initiatives involving numerous stakeholders in multi-user environment;Skill in developing procedural manuals and how-to documents for GIS tasks;GIS Analyst II:Ability to provide GIS technical assistance and guidance to variety of personnel in the agency;Ability to integrate State Parks GIS data with other programs, databases and systems;Ability to acquire new technical skills and programming methodologies and transfer them to other staff;GIS Analyst III: Ability of GIS Analyst II, PLUS;Ability to provide technical assistance and guidance in the development and design of complex multidivisional GIS projects including data collection, geodatabase and application developmentAbility to integrate data from various sources and apply analytic and cartographic techniques to represent information appropriately;Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. WORKING CONDITIONS:Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; Required to work overtime, as necessary; Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions; Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules, and safety procedures;Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays;May be required to operate a State vehicle; Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles. PLEASE NOTE:All applications must include complete job history information for each period of employment, provided either in the WORK HISTORY SECTION or in the attached RÉSUMÉ. Please ensure each entry includes:Job title,Employer name,Dates of employment (month/year),If employment is less than full-time status, indicate part-time in the work history section or résumé, andDescription of duties performed.NOTE: Volunteer experience may be counted toward required experience.IMPORTANT:College Transcripts: If education is used to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy of the college transcript(s) issued by the registrar must be provided at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted in the posting).'N/A' may be entered in fields that are not applicable.Omission of required information may result in disqualification.Work In Texas (WIT) Applicants:WIT applicants must complete the supplemental questions in the CAPPS Candidate Gateway to be considered.To complete these questions, log in to CAPPS Candidate Gateway.If you need assistance creating a résumé, please refer to the "Create a Résumé" link for Job Seekers on the Work In Texas website.If the required information and attachments are not submitted as noted above, your application will be considered incomplete. EXCELLENT BENEFITS:Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities.  Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page. MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE: If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation referenced below at the time your application is submitted. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/. Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active-duty military orders.Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted. *More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below:https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/ https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 
9/1/2026
2:51PM
Software Engineering Intern
Build AI-native outdoor recreation techShip real product features and help launch a new consumer product. Glencliff Labs is a Utah-based startup founded by an MIT and Dartmouth alum with 15+ years of experience building software products.About Glencliff LabsGlencliff Labs is a Utah-based startup building technology for the outdoors.We’re building software that helps people make better decisions about where and when to recreate outdoors using real-world conditions, geospatial data, and AI.We also work with leading organizations in the outdoor industry, including a leading avalanche forecasting center.Glencliff Labs is an AI-native company: we use AI across the business to enable a very small team to build and operate at the speed of a much larger organization.About the FounderGlencliff Labs was founded by an MIT and Dartmouth alum with 15+ years of experience building software products at Fortune 500 companies and high-growth technology startups.You’ll work directly with the founder on product and engineering decisions.The RoleWe’re looking for a software engineering intern to join us during the launch of a new consumer outdoor product.This is a hands-on engineering role with substantial ownership. You’ll ship real product features to users rather than work on isolated intern projects.We care less about credentials than evidence that you can build. The strongest candidates will have shipped software independently, use AI as a core part of their development workflow, and be comfortable taking ownership of ambiguous problems.Depending on your interests and experience, projects could include:Building and shipping new product featuresDeveloping AI-powered product capabilities and servicesWorking with maps, geospatial data, and GISBuilding data ingestion and processing pipelinesImproving the performance and reliability of our applicationsPrototyping new approaches quickly and turning successful experiments into production softwareUsing AI coding tools and agents throughout the development processWhat We're Looking ForRequiredEvidence of building substantive software projects, whether independently, at school, or through prior workStrong software engineering fundamentalsThoughtful, frequent use of modern AI development tools to plan, build, debug, and iterateAbility to take a loosely defined problem, investigate it, and make progress independentlyGenuine, active interest in outdoor recreationAbility to commit 10–15 hours per week during the academic yearNice to haveGIS or geospatial development experienceExperience working with mapping technologies or geospatial datasetsMobile application development experienceData engineering or data pipeline experienceExperience shipping your own projects, contributing to startups, or building products used by real usersComputer science or related technical courseworkWhat You'll GetYou’ll get a firsthand look at what it takes to launch and grow a new software business — from identifying user problems and making product decisions to building features, launching them, analyzing user feedback, and iterating based on what you learn.You’ll work directly with the founder and have meaningful ownership of production software used by real users.You’ll also learn how a small AI-native team approaches product development: using modern AI tools alongside strong product and engineering practices to move quickly, test ideas, and ship high-quality software.DetailsCommitment: 10–15 hours/weekCompensation: $30/hourLocation: Remote; Glencliff Labs is based in UtahStart: Fall 2026Duration: Initially during the academic year, with the opportunity to continue longer if it’s a good fit for both sidesHow to ApplyPlease include:A link to a GitHub profile, portfolio, or software project you’ve built2-3 sentences about something you built and what you personally worked on2-3 sentences describing how you currently use AI tools when building softwareA brief description of the outdoor activities you participate in most often or briefly tell us about a recent outdoor trip.Application ProcessSelected candidates will have an initial conversation followed by a short technical/project discussion. Like our outdoor pursuits, we aim to keep the process fast and light.
8/30/2026
1:59PM
NASA EarthRISE Developers Academy Intern
NASA EarthRISE Developers Academy builds the next generation of science and technology leaders by immersing student and early career scientists in projects using NASA data to address real-world challenges.Building on Langley Research Center’s 25+ years of workforce development expertise, EarthRISE Developers Academy engages participants in short-term applied research projects. These center on developing innovative applied science solutions to help partners make more effective, efficient decisions. Through collaborative projects, professional development, and cooperation with state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners, the Academy equips participants with skills to accelerate innovation and bridge Earth science with the future of space exploration.Who should apply? Applicants with demonstrated skills in Earth, environmental, and/or planetary sciences, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and/or computer science are encouraged to apply. The NASA EarthRISE Developers Academy is interdisciplinary and accepts participants with experience in a variety of fields and at different phases of their careers. This includes currently enrolled students, recent graduates, early career professionals, and transitioning career professionals. Successful participants are open-minded, interested in working with others, flexible, and eager to learn.What is the NASA EarthRISE Developers Academy experience like? Participants work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment on interdisciplinary teams of 4 to 5 participants. Teams work on applied research projects that will help a partner organization use Earth observations to enhance their management decisions and workflows. The projects typically fall within one of the following NASA Earth Action thematic areas: Agriculture, Disasters, Ecological Conservation, Energy & Infrastructure, Health & Air Quality, Water Resources, and Wildland Fires.
8/28/2026
6:36PM
Department of Geography
O'Kelly Hall 152
221 Centennial Drive Stop 9020
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9020
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