Interns' primary responsibilities are assisting with various
GIS-related tasks related to ongoing projects by FWRI scientists in
their research on manatee ecology and behavior.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC)
Manatee Geographic Information System (GIS) section is looking for
a detail-oriented intern or volunteer to work in St. Petersburg,
Florida.
The intern's primary responsibilities will involve
assisting staff members in GIS tasks such as digitization; creation
and modification of shapefiles and geodatabases; database
management and development; and Quality Assurance/Quality Control
(QA/QC) of spatial data. Other responsibilities may include data
entry and special projects.
Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of ArcGIS 8.x, 9.x, or 10.x
- Knowledge of GIS theories and methods, as demonstrated by
coursework or training
- Basic database knowledge; Microsoft Access literacy
preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a group
Application Process:
Internships require a minimum two-month commitment. Starting and
ending dates are flexible; hours are also somewhat flexible. Please
indicate in your cover letter the position for which you are
applying. Send a hard copy of your resumé with your cover letter,
college transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient if not
applying for internship credit), a list of three references, and
contact information to the following address:
Robin Allen
Internship Coordinator
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
100 Eighth Avenue SE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-5020
Applications may also be submitted as an e-mail attachment to:
Interns@MyFWC.com
This intern position is open until filled.
All positions are unpaid. Housing and transportation are
NOT provided.
For more information, please visit the FWRI
Internships section.
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