Dept of Environmental Conservation
625 BroadwayAlbany , NY 12233
Division/Unit: Division of Water
Dept of Environmental Conservation
625 BroadwayDivision/Unit: Division of Water
SUNY Albany
Description:
Create ArcGIS shapefiles, perform geoprocessing, spatial analysis and data management functions, and assist with development of geodatabases to support the division's development of clean water plans. Intern will create project specific shapefiles, support work on the Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan, and assist with other Division priorities. This position will provide an opportunity to learn about many of the Division of Waters programs including: watershed management, water quality assessment, and Long Island nitrogen management.
Deliverables, as determined by project needs:
* Maps for presentations and publications
* Creation of project specific shapefiles
* Analysis of environmental data
* Data factsheets for watersheds
* Development of project specific geodatabases
These deliverables will be used by Bureau of Water Resource Management (BWRM) to support the division's development of clean water plans.
Supervised by BWRM staff.
Skills:
ArcGIS
Analyses
relational database (Access)
analytical
computer
Internship Areas: Engineering, Environmental Conservation, Planning/Analysis/Research
Payment? Paid
Number of Hours: 20 - 30
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Preferred Standing Senior
Minimum Standing: Junior
Degree Concentrations: Engineering, Environmental Studies, Mathematics