Job Information
New York State Civil Service GIS Intern (SUNY Climate Corps/PRA 4-6) in Cohoes, New York
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