GIS Intern (Staff Intern) - PBES
Salary
$22.22 Hourly
Location
County Administration - 1195 Third Street, Napa, CA
Job Type
Extra Help
Job Number
1244-2026-05-14
Department
Planning, Building & Environmental Services
Opening Date
05/21/2026
Closing Date
6/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Napa Valley
Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of Californias preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valleys strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the communitys values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.
The Position
The GIS Team at the Planning, Building, and Environmental Services Department (PBES) is currently experiencing an exciting growth period in which the services they offer are expanding beyond the departments Planning Division to include all divisions within PBES, including the Environmental Health, Engineering, Building, Code Compliance, and Parks and Open Space divisions. The GIS Team provides a wide range of services, including the maintenance of over 160 GIS data layers, preparing data analytics and reporting, creating departmental graphics and cartography, and managing a suite of web-based GIS maps and analytical tools used by PBES.
The GIS Intern provides technical services relating to the development and operation of the departments Geographic Information System (GIS), including scanning and digitizing documents and updating/editing layers; assemble, collect, encode, update and integrate geographic data into the Countys GIS, performs edit checks on encoded data, and reviews computer output for accuracy; research and compile data from various sources, including maps filed with the County Recorder, Assessor parcel maps, topographic maps, and data initiated and/or maintained by other agencies; prepares the layout and design of a variety of maps and graphics for presentation; enters and retrieves data from computer information systems; determines which geographic data are necessary to create county maps and related documents; produces maps and related documents using GIS software and hardware; provide support to the public, in person and over the phone, on matters related to maps, map data, and property information; research regulations, procedures and/or technical reference materials as necessary; maintains library of scanned documents that are linked directly to GIS map-based features; assists department staff in creating and designing effective presentation materials; use standard office equipment in the course of the work; may drive a personal or County vehicle to attend meetings at various departments and agencies; perform related duties as assigned.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) practices and standards.
Geographic information systems hardware, software and applications as utilized by the County.
Principles and practices related to digitizing, data editing, data conversion, data management and cartography.
Relational database technology and practices.
Commonly used spreadsheet, word processing, scanning, presentation, and database software.
ABILITY TO:
Prepare maps and graphics using commonly accepted practices of cartography, including those unique to the County.
Maintain department map-related records.
Understand and conceptualize spatial data.
Prepare clear and concise work documentation, updated procedures and technical reports.
Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
Analyze and solve problems logically, and follow detailed instructions.
Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing to various audiences.
Perform basic mathematics and geometric calculations of plane and solid figures.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Equivalent to sophomore level in college in an academic field closely related to the type of activity in the employing department.
License or Certificate: *
Possession of a valid California State Drivers license may be required.
Example of Duties
Click here to review the full job description: Staff Intern
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position here.
ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Disaster Service Worker
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION
SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
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THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
SELECTION PROCESS -
FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
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Please tell us about the training, education, and experience you have that you believe qualifies you for this position.
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Please rate your experience level and ability to effectively utilize ESRI desktop applications:
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Please rate your experience level and ability to edit GIS data:
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This position is largely responsible for data maintenance and editing and will require repetitive tasks. Are you comfortable with and able to perform repetitive tasks on a daily basis?
Required Question
Employer County of Napa
Address 1195 Third Street, Suite 110
Napa, California, 94559
Phone 707-253-4303
Website http://www.napacountycareers.com