DGS Real Estate Intern (College)

As a DGS Real Estate Intern with the Department of General Services (DGS), you will explore how public real estate information is managed across the Commonwealth. This internship provides hands-on experience with research, mapping tools, and data review. You will help improve the accuracy of real estate records that support important decisions across the state. Take advantage of this opportunity that encourages learning and professional growth!

The DGS Real Estate Intern supports the review and improvement of Commonwealth Land & Building Inventory data by helping compare different records and preparing information for system updates. This role helps ensure the Commonwealth maintains accurate and reliable property information used by many agencies. As a DGS Real Estate Intern, you will perform the following duties:

• Data Comparison: Review property inventory records and compare them with county parcel and assessment data
• Template Preparation: Format attribute and spatial information for use in TRIRIGA and ArcGIS platforms
• Research Activities: Confirm ownership, boundaries, acreage, and classification details using county GIS tools
• Report Creation: Summarize audit findings and discrepancies for analysts to review
• Record Organization: Maintain audit logs, notes, and documentation throughout the statewide review
• Team Collaboration: Assist analysts in improving audit methods and data management practices

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Summer and Fall 2026, with opportunity to extend - Internship
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• You must be enrolled full-time at a college or university in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of their internship.
• You must be majoring, minoring, or have a concentration in Geography, Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, GIS, Data Science, Computer Science w/ data focus, Civil Engineering w/ geospatial focus, Public Administration/Policy w/ land-use focus, Environmental Science/Engineering, Geology w/ spatial focus, Business Management/Administration, or other related field.
• You must have a GPA of 2.5 or above.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able and willing to report to Harrisburg, PA during the Internship dates. Lodging and transportation are not provided.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.