Department of Civil Service

Description:

Looking for intelligent, quick-thinking and poised individuals to assist us in Division of Planning, Development & Community Infrastructure (OPD&CI) tasks. The Division is in need of someone to help staff develop and expand the Geographic Information Gateway (Gateway). The Gateway is a one stop, state-of-the-art website providing a suite of information and tools. It serves as a valuable resource for New York communities, an educational resource for schools and universities, and a guide for the responsible development of the State's resources.

Duties include: Use agency computers and software (ArcMap, ArcGIS and Microsoft Office software) to digitize Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) boundaries, Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) strategic sites, polygons for the identified artificial canals and related assets; identify federally excluded lands in the Coastal Management Plan (CMP) that remain in federal ownership and those that have been conveyed out; identify important agricultural land(s) in the coastal area (e.g. vineyards and orchards); develop case studies, project profiles, and/or videos to educate staff and community stakeholders; provide assistance to staff in maintaining Gateway data; conduct basic office functions as needed, such as data entry, file management, and customer service; and assist staff with drafting policy, procedural, or supplemental guidance documents, including materials on Gateway focus areas to publicize on-going programs initiatives. You may also assist the Director of Planning and Development and/or the Deputy Secretary of State with research and writing projects.

You will develop relationships with DOS staff, local government officials and other agency personnel, learn about local government/state relations, and come away with a better understanding of State operations.

Skills:

Research, writing & analytical skills

Competency in MS Office

Interpersonal & communication skills

Ability to work independently

GIS/ESRI software & app. prog. languages

Internship Areas: Planning/Analysis/Research