Compensation Range & Starting Salary: H.3266-H.3281 $16.08 - $18.22
Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime): No
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
About Us
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Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications
The Virginia Beach Fire Department GIS Intern position will assist with developing, maintaining, and analyzing spatial data in support of community risk reduction, emergency management, and fire department operations. Day to Day duties can include, but are not limited to:
Hands-on experience integrating geospatial data into public safety workflows.
Preparing cartographic products.
Supporting GIS-based projects that enhance situational awareness and decision-making.
Minimum Qualifications
Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Computer Science, or a related field. (Undergraduate Junior, Senior, or Graduate student preferred.)
Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or collaboratively.
Completion of the following courses (or similar): Introductory GIS, Geographic Information Systems, and Advanced GIS.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with creating maps, dashboards, or story maps in ArcGIS Online.
Completion of a Geographic Information Systems for Emergency Management course
Experience with creating maps, dashboards, or story maps in ArcGIS Online.
Familiarity with spatial databases, metadata standards, or web mapping services.
Exposure to Python, SQL, or other programming languages commonly used in GIS.
Interest or work experience in emergency management, fire service, or community risk reduction, or public safety.
Expected Schedule / Hours
Candidates will work 20 hours a week between Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM with flexibility within these hours. The applicant is responsible to provide their own transportation to work and housing during the internship.
Required Attachments
Resume and Transcript (unofficial will be accepted).
Expected Start Date
January 2027
Expected End Date
May 2027
Required Education
Candidates seeking a degree, undergraduate or graduate, in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Computer Science, or related program.
Application Deadline
Open until filled.
Compensation (depends on academic year)
Freshman/Sophomore: $16/ hour
Juniors/Seniors: $18/ hour
Graduate Students: $20/ hour
Additional requirements
DMV Transcript No
CDL: No
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
CPS Check: No
Physical: No
Respirator: No
Psychological Screening: No
Polygraph: No
At Will: No
Minimum Requirements
Skills
Working Conditions
Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.
Official Job Descriptions
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VRS Contribution
All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace
The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.
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