Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleGIS Intern (SUNY Climate Corps/PRA 4-6)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $18.49 to $20.94 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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

Location

County Albany

Street Address 1 Delaware Ave

City Cohoes

StateNY

Zip Code12047

Job Specifics

Duties Description Duration: May/June – September 2025 (Summer)
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 830am-430pm, 22.5 hours a week

Overview
•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.

How to Apply

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 ApplyingThis 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