GIS Mapping

Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration aligning with each agency's strategic priorities.

Qualifications

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, applicants should possess: Basic knowledge of the methods, procedures, and technology used in cartographic production. Ability to read and interpret maps, plats, surveys and field notes. Ability to ensure all files are organized and properly distributed for effective and efficient protection, access, and use. Functional knowledge of mathematics including: algebra, trigonometry, and/or geometry. Ability to interpret and use satellite imagery and aerial photography. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in order to explain procedures, regulations and findings, and to draft letters, memoranda, sections of reports, etc. Ability to manipulate, update and maintain databases. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows-based operating systems. Ability to create and maintain GIS data. Skill in the use of and ability to learn industry standard vector based GIS and/or CAD and survey packages such as those available from Autodesk and ESRI. Knowledge of geographic projections and datum and the ability to learn how to convert data from various coordinate systems, datum and digital formats. Ability to transform data from a variety of digital and analog formats into computer produced graphics and digital data. Ability to operate and maintain computer equipment, such as computers, scanners, plotters, digitizer, printers and related media.