Application deadline: December 17, 2021
Location: Remote Work from Home/Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, Austin, Texas
Time Period: Spring 2021 (January - May)
Schedule: Part-time, 10-19 hours/week, 250 hours total minimum per semester
Compensation: $15.60 per hour + optional three (3) semester hours credit through university (arranged by the student)
Title: Data Intern
Classification: Paid and credit-based internship. $15.60 per hour for the semester and credit through college/university (to be arranged by the student).
General Job Description: Data Intern will assist on projects related to the development of a statewide water data hub, with a primary focus of water data ontology. The intern will play a key role in TNRIS with primary responsibility for data ontology projects, to organize and present water data research findings, develop data standards, and work with technical specialists and other staff to support priority initiatives in TNRIS and for the water data hub project.
Job Duties: The intern will primarily focus on creating a statewide data ontology (classification and relationships) between water datasets. This will include working closely with the data lead for the hub project to create a relational database to input datasets and develop insights. Additional duties include developing recommended data dictionary for each data category in the hub; developing data standards by file types; helping with data research with stakeholders; identifying data transformations needed for data standardization; and working closely with other staff involved in the Texas water data hub project. Other assignments may be added to provide the intern with greater exposure to the important work performed by TWDB teams.
Qualifications: Applicants should either be enrolled at a recognized Texas college or university or a recent graduate. Successful candidates will have a background in either GIS, library science, data science, information architecture, or other related field, and a desire to improve skills in information science and develop a better understanding of water datasets in the state. Enrollment or completion of data acquisition and analysis in GIS or other related data course is strongly preferred.
Understanding of relational databases, knowledge of data management best practices, and familiarity with the geography or water data of Texas is a plus. This position requires great attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well in team settings and independently.
Successful candidate will have access to their own laptop computer and participate in virtual meetings.
Application Process: Please submit the following items all together by email to Kathleen C. Mack Kathleen.Mack@twdb.texas.gov
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Portfolio (if available)
- 2 letters of recommendation (email acceptable) from instructors or previous employer
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