GIS Intern Salary $16.82 Hourly Location Savannah, GA Job Type Intern Job Number 202300664 Department ENGINEERING Opening Date 02/26/2026 Closing Date 3/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description Benefits Questions
Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. Youll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island.
Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!
Description Two Positions Available
Embark on a rewarding journey with Chatham County Governments Engineering Department! We are currently offering two temporary Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern positions, where youll gain hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment. If you are pursuing a degree in Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Sciences, or a related field, seize this opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives and enhance your skills.
Examples of Duties
Under the direction of the GIS Manager, you will:
Provide support and assistance to the Engineering Department with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) related projects, including inspection of stormwater infrastructure, collection of required geographical data, and entry of information into the GIS database.
Assist Engineering staff with maintenance of GIS datasets that support the organization in decision making.
Operate Survey Equipment and GIS workflows to properly map and keep GIS features current with accurate and relevant information.
Perform tasks that support engineering analysis, webmaps, and map exhibits that maintain Chatham County Operations.
Assist in Drone Missions to map county infrastructure.
Process and analyze drone imagery to extract relevant information for GIS mapping and analysis.
Contribute to the development of interactive webmaps and GIS applications to aid in visualization and dissemination of spatial data to internal and external stakeholders.
Assist in Mapping County Projects.
Collect, organize, and evaluate data.
Interact with other Engineering staff and the public using your communication and customer service skills.
Work individually and as part of a team.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of at least two (2) years at a college or university, pursuing a degree in Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Sciences, Soil Sciences, Land Use Planning, Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Interest or experience in data collection software and techniques.
During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.
In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.
Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.
Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
01 The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to the following supplemental questions.
Information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
Yes, I agree.
No, I do not agree.
02 Have you completed of at least two (2) years at a college or university, pursuing a degree in Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Sciences, Soil Sciences, Land Use Planning, Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field?
YES NO
03 Do you have a valid driver's license?
YES NO
Required Question
Employer Chatham County Government Address 123 Abercorn St Savannah, Georgia, 31401 Phone 912-652-7964 Website https://chathamcountyga.gov