GIS Intern - Adjudications

Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is seeking an intern to assist with investigating historic watering uses in various watersheds around Arizona and potentially assist with field investigations of these uses.

Intern duties: Analyze aerial imagery and topographic maps to identify various types of water use claims using Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Assist with the field inspections and surveys of stockponds using small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS or drones) and a sonar device. Search databases and provide reports. Other duties as assigned.

Some overnight travel may be required during weekdays. Some field work will be in remote locations. Strong commitment to collaboration, field safety, and teamwork.

Schedule: Hours will vary from 19  hours per week up to 40 hours per week. 

• ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze and interpret aerial imagery and topographic maps.
• Familiar with the Public Land Survey System (PLSS).
• Ability to review historic documents and translate information into a spreadsheet or database format
• Ability to perform field work, operate field tablets, and assist with collecting global positioning system (GPS) coordinates using real-time kinematic (RTK) equipment and handheld GPS devices.

Candidates must be enrolled in school and pursing a degree in GIS, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Geology, Geography, or related field.

This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. 

This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. 

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Learn how to evaluate historic documents and aerial imagery for various water uses, how drones can be used to evaluate water uses, and use GIS for real world problem solving.

Gain valuable experience working in a State Agency.

Positions in this classification may participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment if meets ASRS retirement criteria.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office at (602) 771-8500 for assistance. Persons with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language or an alternative format by contacting ADWR Human Resources. The Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.