NJ Department of Environmental Protection · 1 day ago
Coastal Permitting GIS Intern - WLM-2026-16i
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection is dedicated to preserving New Jersey's water quality and natural resources. They are seeking a Coastal Permitting GIS Intern to assist with digitizing public access locations, mapping projects, and conducting quality assurance on geospatial data.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
The intern will engage in tasks such as digitizing existing public access locations in coastal municipalities, georeferencing and digitizing dredging projects, and/or mapping permitted nature-based solutions projects
Responsibilities may also include quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) of XY coordinate locations
Additionally, there may be opportunities for fieldwork, allowing interns to conduct site visits
Qualification
Required
Candidates should have some knowledge of ESRI products such as ArcPro and ArcGIS Online
Completion of GIS courses being a plus
Familiarity with data management software, such as Microsoft Excel
Candidates should be detail oriented and organized
Seeking individuals enrolled at an accredited university/college studying one of the Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or in Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, or Physical Geography; or in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Bio-resource Engineering
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations
Benefits
Earned Sick Time*
Company
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
On America's first official "Earth Day" — April 22, 1970, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection was born.