Cohoes, NY, 12047, USA
1 day ago
GIS Intern (SUNY Climate Corps/PRA 4-6)
NY HELP Yes Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Title GIS Intern (SUNY Climate Corps/PRA 4-6) Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $18.49 to $20.94 Hourly Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Variable Hours Per Week 20.5 Workday From 8:30 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address 1 Delaware Ave City Cohoes State NY Zip Code 12047 Duties Description Duration: May/June – September 2025 (Summer)Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 830am-430pm, 22.5 hours a weekOverview•The Historic Resource GIS Intern will support the Division for Historic Preservation at the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) by filling gaps in the Division’s historic resource GIS data in areas at risk of adverse climate impacts. The position will be 22.5 hours a week and is located a Peebles Island State Park, Waterford, NY. The candidate will gain hands on experience in GIS and database management of cultural resources as it relates to disaster preparedness and resiliency.Job Duties•Geolocate building records in the New York State Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS).•Confirm building locations using scanned inventory forms, past and present aerial photography, project review files, or other documentation.•Record anomalies such as duplicate building records, demolished buildings, or inadequate location information.•Travel is not required, but opportunities for field visits with DHP staff will be available. Minimum Qualifications Qualifications•Current graduate student pursuing a degree in Geography, Information Science, Computer Science, GIS, public history, or similar disciplines.•Preferred candidate must be detail-oriented in the management of data.•Candidate should be familiar with Microsoft programs; particularly excel and access.•Divers license not required. Additional Comments This internship opportunity is only available to currently enrolled SUNY students. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Matthew Shepherd Telephone Fax Email Address matthew.shepherd@parks.ny.gov Address Street 1 Delaware Ave North City Cohoes State NY Zip Code 12047 Notes on Applying This internship is only open to currently enrolled SUNY students. Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, and confirmation of full-time SUNY enrollment to matthew.shepherd@parks.ny.gov by April 18, 2025
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