Internship Information
Organization:Marstel-Day, LLC
Internship Title:GIS Internship
Brief Internship Description:
Working with the Company's GIS staff on a variety of mapping projects primarily in support of the Company's environmental and natural resources, and sustainability efforts.
Full Internship Description:
A strong commitment to a conservation ethic and a strong desire to identify and support strategies for natural resource conservation; and a commitment to use 'green' best management practices in the performance of their work in the Company's Fredericksburg VA office on a variety of GIS projects, primarily in support of the company's environmental and natural resource, and sustainability efforts. Must have high confidence in his/her abilities to create and correct polygon topologies, attribute updates and custom maps. Ideal GIS candidates would also possess considerable knowledge of the following: Geo-database usage and creation; locating, classifying, organizing, and analyzing data; creation of spatial data and attributes; and satellite ortho-imagery and labeling techniques. Must have a minimum of one year of applicable GIS training (i.e., completion of at least two semester-length GIS courses); have worked with ESRI ArcGIS 9.3 or higher for a minimum of one year; have strong oral and written communication skills; have the demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams; possess strong attention-to-detail, initiative, and self-motivation; have strong organizational skills; and possess or be in the process of developing knowledge of Visual Basic, Python, or other GIS related scripting language.
Internship Address: 2217 Princess Anne Street
Suite 101-1A
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 - 3350
Telecommute Option:No
Hours per week:40
Length (weeks):12
Internship ID:00300113