This position is located in the Planning, Science, and Resource Management Division at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The purpose of the position is to perform a variety of GIS tasks in support of park and division projects and operations including GIS query and analysis; data collection, compilation, editing and production; and global positioning system (GPS) and GIS technical support. The internship may focus on a specific project or entail providing general GIS support.

Major Duties:

• Conducts analyses of GIS data. Prepares plots or other products to meet specific needs.
• Visits field sites to gather information..
• Develops GIS databases from a variety of sources including text files, hard-copy maps, GPS data, field notes, etc. Downloads and processes data from the Internet. Ensures acceptable quality of data. Downloading data from the internet.
  
• Operates GIS software, hardware, and associated peripheral devices including GPS, plotters, digitizers, scanners, etc.
• Assisting with the maintenance and organization of GIS files and related databases. Preparing metadata to document content and source of GIS data.
  

Knowledge Required (in addition to the General Background requirements for all interns):

• College student or recent graduate with knowledge of the methods, procedures and technology of GIS.
• Ability to use ArcGIS to produce maps and to develop, process and analyze geographic data.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system and ability to use standard office software (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, etc.).
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to focus on and complete tasks with attention to detail and organization.
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Must have own transportation to and from worksite. Government vehicles are available for intern use within the scope of the internship.

Work Site and Conditions

• Intern will work in an office environment at Park Headquarters in Thousand Oaks.
• The park GIS facilities include: Arc/Info, ArcView, and ArcGIS in a networked Microsoft Windows environment; digitizing table; large format inkjet plotter; various Trimble GPS units.
• Some projects may include field data collection or verification.
• Intern may work full or part time, usually weekdays. GIS interns are generally required to make a 12 week, 16 hour/week commitment.

Application Instructions

To apply send letter of application with availability, resume,three references and unofficial transcript by e-mail toSheila_braden@nps.gov or regular mail to Sheila Braden, National ParkService, 401 West Hillcrest, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, or fax (805) 3701851 to her attention.
For additional information contact: sheila_braden@nps.gov