Interns – GIS and Data Solutions (Summer)

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth region which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States.

The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking summer Interns to provide support to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Data Solutions team. The student in this position will assist with a variety of mapping spatial analysis data manipulation and georeferencing tasks across the department. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing career objectives as well as a current resume.

Ideal candidates should live within the Dallas-Fort Worth Region and be able to work at least 20 - 25 hours a week from approximately mid-May to mid-August 2026. Continuing employment opportunities may be available for Interns who are successful in this position and live in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting with mapping and data support for various projects in the Transportation Department
• Working with supervisor to edit maintain and perform quality control on GIS datasets
• Working with supervisor to geo-reference historical aerial imagery
• Working with supervisor to manipulate and interpret large datasets
• Working with supervisor to create and maintain web mapping products in ArcGIS Online ArcGIS Enterprise and other platforms
• Drafting for supervisor review responses to technical assistance and data requests
• Participating in meetings and discussions as needed

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Basic knowledge of GIS principles and the ESRI ArcGIS platform including map production manipulation of GIS datasets spatial analysis and/or interactive online mapping applications
• Familiarity with the basic principles of common programming/scripting languages used in data analysis including Python Pandas SQL and/or others preferred
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data using a variety of tools both inside and outside of the ArcGIS platform preferred
• Familiarity with basic principles of cartography
• Good analytical skills including the ability to recognize patterns and discrepancies
• Good communication both verbal and written and interpersonal skills with ability to listen to instructions coordinate with other team members and present ideas
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Detail oriented highly organized with an ability to handle multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline driven environment without diminishing quality of work

Required Education and Experience

• Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree-seeking program during employment
• No work experience required
• At least one year of school-related experience

Starting Salary

Minimum of $17.10 per hour

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of by and for local governments and was established to assist local governments in planning for common needs cooperating for mutual benefit and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOGs purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities eliminate unnecessary duplication and make joint decisions. Since 1974 the North Central Texas Council of Governments has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area. The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin Dallas Denton Ellis Hood Hunt Johnson Kaufman Parker Rockwall Tarrant and Wise.

The agency offers generous benefits a friendly atmosphere with open communications for cooperative decision making and challenging opportunities. The environment encourages both individual and team growth responsibility and innovation.

NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge experience and skills acquired during a military service career. All qualified veterans are invited to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status and other classifications covered under federal state or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing:

All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check employment history motor vehicle record check social security verification education verification and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify:

The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employees authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Statement Concerning Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security:

NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. NCTCOG offers mandatory and elective retirement plans that have been developed specifically for public-sector retirement plan participants.

Be advised if you are hired by NCTCOG your earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security (i.e. you will not pay Social Security taxes). This means that you will not earn credits for Social Security retirement or disability benefits in this job. If you retire or become disabled and you are eligible for a Social Security benefit based on other work your earnings from this job will not be used to compute your Social Security benefit. Your earnings from this job are subject to Medicare taxes and will count for purposes of the Medicare program. For more information on how you may qualify for Social Security benefits visit .

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