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GIS Intern

Job Req ID: 576

Division: ESD Administrative Support 4

Salary Range: $19.47 to $22.75

Job Type: Unclassified

Business Area: Environmental Services

Personnel Area: Environmental Services

Closing Date: 06/30/2026

The Collection Services Division of the Environmental Services Department is seeking to hire
a paid intern through the Employ and Empower program. The work location is 8353 Miramar
Place, San Diego, CA 92121. Work hours are flexible between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday
through Friday, and an alternative or hybrid work schedule may be available with supervisory
approval.
The intern will support the department on special projects performing tasks including but not
limited to the areas of administration, management, research, computer programming,
database management, writing, procedure optimization, documentation, planning, analysis,
data management, data science, GIS, and interacting with administrative and operational staff
and members of the public.
Special projects will be assigned and prioritized by a direct supervisor or member of the
management team.
Once SMART goals have been established with their supervisor, the intern will choose multiple
specific areas to focus on during their internship. The supervisor will support and monitor areas
of pursuit to include:
• Route optimization and strategic planning using ArcGIS Pro and open-source software
• High-density vehicle routing problem (VPR)
• Smart solid waste management (SWM) information systems
• Remote sensing
• Network analysis
• Geomatics for smart cities
• Process automation
• Database management
• Documentation
• Process optimization
• Data science and machine learning
• Enterprise GIS
• Web GIS
• Object-oriented programming
• Cartography
• Performing house counts with GIS tools
• GIS model development
• Report Writing
The successful candidate will be a team player, possess excellent verbal and written
communication skills, be detail-oriented, able to handle various duties and deadlines
simultaneously and interact with various individuals to assist in the operations of the division.

OVERVIEW:

The City of San Diego consists of more than 30 operational departments. Internships are available when project-based opportunities arise amongst departments. With general supervision, an internship provides part-time employment opportunities for students enrolled in a continuing education, traditional education, or training program to gain hands-on experience related to their career interests or area of study.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Duties and responsibilities assigned to interns will vary depending on the department they are assigned; these include but are not limited to: assisting with planning events, conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, assisting with projects, preparing reports and presentations, attending internal and external stakeholders’ meetings, and field work. Work will be project-based, temporary, and not compromise the work of a bargaining unit employee.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

15 ½ years of age or older.
Must be a United States citizen or have the current legal right to work in the United States.
Requirements vary and are based on the department and specific internship role.
Must be enrolled in a continuing education, traditional education, or training program.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Internships may be paid or unpaid, based on availability of funds. Paid internships will be compensated at an hourly rate consistent with Exhibit C of the Salary Ordinance and commensurate with an applicant’s education level.
Not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, paid holidays, and/or any type of City-sponsored insurance.
Will participate in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS).
Will receive a free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
Will accrue paid sick leave while employed in a paid internship (eligible for use after 90 days of employment).

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