Internships & Careers

Responsibilities:– AIHL has an opening for a candidate specializing in analysis via microscopy and spectroscopy for our Anaheim, CA office.– Experienced analysts are strongly encouraged to apply.– The candidate will assist scientists in the Lab by assisting with gross, determining appropriate processing of various types of specimens, verbal and electronic communication with customers, and perform any other non-technical duties when asked by the technical staff and or supervisor.– Maintains laboratory supplies and performs routine housekeeping duties.– Perform other work duties as assigned.– Follows all departmental procedures and practices related to laboratory safety, data documentation, and good laboratory hygiene practices.Requirements:– Degree in Science or equivalent work experience in a laboratory setting preferred.–Experience with Polarized Light Microscope a plus– Must have at least High School Diploma or equivalent.– Must be able to work with various chemicals, microbes, building material, and sample specimens.– Must be able to differentiate colors accurately by sight.– Must have reliable transportation to and from work.– Must have a flexible schedule as the position will include evenings, weekend and holidays, based on customer need– Must have a driver's license– Candidate must be able to distinguish colors in order to perform analysis– Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

DescriptionPerforms advanced professional planning work by leading planning projects, preparing area plans, developing land use policies and ordinance amendments, conducting research and technical analysis, coordinating public engagement efforts, reviewing development proposals, and presenting recommendations to appointed boards and elected officials. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal Planner. Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Examples of DutiesLeads area planning projects from initiation through adoption, including project management, public engagement, data collection and analysis, existing conditions assessments, development of land use recommendations, and writing final planning documents. Facilitates community meetings and presents recommendations to appointed and elected officials.Conducts planning research, policy analysis, demographic and land use studies, and prepares technical reports supporting planning initiatives, development policy, possible ordinance amendments, and decision-making by appointed and elected officials.Develops and coordinates ordinance amendments by researching planning issues and best practices, similar ordinances in peer cities, drafting ordinance language, engaging stakeholders, facilitating public meetings, and presenting recommendations to appointed and elected officials.Reviews zoning petitions and development proposals for consistency with adopted plans and prepares staff analyses and recommendations.Represents the department at public meetings, stakeholder meetings, interdepartmental committees, and meetings with elected and appointed officials. Builds collaborative relationships with citizens, neighborhood organizations, developers, business representatives, and partner agencies to facilitate planning initiatives and communicate departmental recommendations. Provides regular project status updates to supervisors, identifies emerging issues, and recommends solutions to maintain project schedules and objectives.Manages multiple concurrent planning projects by establishing schedules, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, monitoring milestones, engaging stakeholders, managing consultant work when assigned, and ensuring timely completion of departmental work program objectives.Prepares quarterly and annual development trends reports for the community using permit review and data analysis.    Prepares site analysis and trends reports for industrial, manufacturing, and business developments. .Leads complex planning projects and manages consultant-assisted projects from project initiation through completion by establishing project scopes and schedules, coordinating consultant wok, researching existing conditions and trends, engaging stakeholders, developing recommendations, and preparing final reports and presentations. Work schedule may include evenings and occasional weekends to support public meetings, community outreach events, appointed board meetings, special events, and other departmental activities.Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental goals and objectives.Typical Qualifications Education and Experience: Master's degree in planning, geography, architecture, historic preservation, public administration, or related field and progressively responsible professional planning experience involving project management, public engagement, policy development, and report preparation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of land use planning, zoning, and development regulations.Knowledge of City and County policies and procedures.Knowledge of project management principles and practices.Knowledge of public engagement, stakeholder outreach, and meeting facilitation techniques.Knowledge of planning research methods, data collection, demographic analysis, and policy evaluation.Knowledge of transportation planning principles and the relationship between transportation and land use planning.Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations affecting planning and development.Skill in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.Skill in researching planning issues and developing practical, well-supported recommendations.Skill in organizing and facilitating public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities.Skill in preparing technical reports, planning documents, staff reports, and presentations.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical information in a clear and understandable manner to elected officials, appointed boards, stakeholders, and the public.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS, and other planning-related software.Ability to interpret and apply comprehensive plans, area plans, development regulations, and adopted planning policies.Ability to draft and evaluate land use ordinance amendments and planning policy recommendations.Ability to analyze technical, statistical, demographic, and land use information and draw sound conclusions.Ability to coordinate interdisciplinary projects involving multiple departments, agencies, consultants, and stakeholders.Ability to manage planning projects with limited supervision and exercise independent judgment.Ability to prioritize competing assignments and adapt to changing priorities.Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop effective solutions.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, appointed and elected officials, developers, consultants, neighborhood organizations, and members of the public.Ability to respond professionally and effectively to inquiries, concerns, and complaints.Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.Physical Requirements: This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting, speaking or hearing and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing  written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic)..Supplemental Information Special RequirementsAmerican Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or other specialized certification (Recommended)Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.

This position will require you to be committed to data quality and integrity as well as the ability to work in a team environment. Your sound technical background will allow you to understand and communicate technical project requirements with clients and staff, verbally and in writing.The Geospatial Division is seeking a full-time geospatial technician within the Aerial Mapping group. With recent growth initiatives we are looking for the right individual to support the team with one or more of the following technical skills:• Aerial and/or mobile lidar processing and editing• Photogrammetric stereo-compilation• Orthoimagery processing• High accuracy mapping from Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)This position is located in our Madison, Wisconsin office. You’ll need to have an aptitude for working independently on team-oriented efforts.Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work.  We’re also excited to celebrate a recent regional honor as a 2026 Madison Top Workplace, a testament to the strength of our people and our culture. Required Qualifications:A bachelor’s or associate’s degree in geography or related discipline (cartography, GIS, survey, remote sensing).A minimum of three years of experience in at least one of the above technical skills.Familiarity with CAD-based platforms and demonstrated experience with common geospatial processing and editing software for lidar, aerial imagery, and/or stereo-compilation.A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.Desired skills and experiences:Experience with wide area lidar editing, 3D breakline compilation, and deliverable QA/QC.Experience with lidar data extraction for corridor mapping projects.Experience with orthoimage editing.Experience with map compilation for departments of transportation or other engineering-grade applicationsBenefits of being part of the Ayres team:  Health, dental, and vision insurance. Short and long-term disability and life insurance. Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match. PTO, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule. Professional development opportunities.Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at  https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/ Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer    

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.

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is seeking a Cartographic Technician for the Office of Survey Design and Methodology, Survey Design Branch, Frames Development Section located in Olivette, MO. This position is being offered at the GS9-11 level.  In this position, you will perform technical tasks to construct, sample, and prepare final survey materials for land-area based surveys conducted by NASS as well as to provide technical support to Agency activities related to cartography or geography. Provides assistance to the technical expert in quality assurance which requires knowledge of stratifications, digitization, sample selection and sample preparation procedures in order to identify and rectify problems and errors detected.Independently uses imagery analysis skills with image processing/GIS software skills to stratify land or delineate segments for sampling in widely varying geographic area across the United States.Monitors office procedures and coordinates changes or improvements with technical expert in the section.Uses several computer operating platforms and a variety of image analysis/GIS software in performing daily tasks.Please Apply on USAJobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/886972400This announcement will close on Oct 14.