Geographic Information Systems Support Intern

Under the supervision of Park GIS Specialist, you will provide GIS, database and GPS support to end users. You will help support overall GIS projects, including web delevopment, data management of spatial and non-spatial datasets, augmenting the GIS database by digitizing mapped information, importing existing digital data, and converting data. You will also assist in all mapping needs and provide support for Trimble and Garmin GPS equipment. EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:On your own time, there is an amazing amount of things to do in the local area - numerous day hikes to mountain peaks, hiking on glaciers, ice climbing, river rafting, flight seeing, overnight camping, and multiday wilderness backpacking trips. In the community, many events happen throughout the summer including open mike nights, community dances, arts and lecture series, community movie nights and baseball games, theatrical presentations, and small music festivals. Although you do not need a vehicle to support your work, many find one helpful to explore the rest of Alaska.

Required Skills:

US citizenship; ability and willingness to undergo a required criminal history background check; customer service experience; professional attitude; organized, intermediate computer skills, experience using standard software programs

Quick Facts

Site Name:

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park And Preserve

State:

Location:

Copper Center

Headline:

GIS Support Intern in Alaska

Position Code (PO):

PO-00239639

Organization:

Government

Agency:

NPS Alaska Regional Office

Start Date:

Mon, 05/13/2013

End Date:

Fri, 08/16/2013