Must be currently enrolled in an accredited two or four year college or university; or at a technical school taking college level courses. Successful completion of criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. **UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT $18.00/HOUR** **GRADUATE STUDENT $18.50/HOUR**
The GIS Intern will assist the GIS Specialist/Analyst in supporting GIS applications in the Public Works department. This position will focus on the integration of geospatial technologies within existing County business processes and workflows, updating geospatial data layers, adding attribute data and maintenance, improvements within GIS databases, and working with various Public Works divisions to compile necessary information.
Preferred education tracts - Geography, Geomatics, Urban Planning, or Civil Engineering.
There are no benefits associated with this classification.
Alachua County is located in north central Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2010 estimate for the county is 247,336. The county seat is Gainesville, home of the University of Florida and Santa Fe College.?? The County is known for its diverse culture, local music, tourism and artisans.
Alachua County employees over 1010 full-time employees in a wide variety of areas.
Alachua County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Alachua County gives preference in initial employment to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans.