Dept of Environmental Conservation
224 Midler Park DriveSyracuse , NY 13204
E-Mail: stephanie.june@dec.ny.gov
Division/Unit: NYSDEC/Lake monitoring & assesment
Web Site: www.dec.ny.gov
Dept of Environmental Conservation
224 Midler Park DriveDivision/Unit: NYSDEC/Lake monitoring & assesment
Web Site: www.dec.ny.gov
SUNY ESF
Description:
This position will fulfill office and laboratory water quality program needs for the NYSDEC's Lake Monitoring and Assessment Section, Citizen Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP) in partnership with the NY Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA) and the Upstate Freshwater Institute in Syracuse, NY.
* Conduct all work at Upstate Freshwater Institute (UFI) in Syracuse and/or the NY Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA) office in Lafayette
* Enter CSLAP field data into the NYSFOLA database
* Enter harmful algal bloom (HAB) report information, including geolocational data, bloom extent, summary of visual descriptions, sample ID, and other field information, into survey123 forms for uploading into the NYSDEC databases
* Scan and transmit paper HABs forms periodically to HABs reporting staff at NYSDEC and other partner organizations
* Assist Upstate Freshwater Institute (UFI) in sample processing, sample accessioning and check in, data entry, and other laboratory and database procedures to facilitate CSLAP activities
* Support transport of HABs sampling supplies, including paperwork, sample kits, and instructional materials
* Contact CSLAP samplers for follow up on QA issues identified by NYSFOLA and Upstate Freshwater Institute (UFI)
* Complete a short report (2-4 pages) about their experience that can help guide others in pursuit of a meaningful internship as well as help the Department evaluate its intern program.
* Conduct oneself in a professional manner that reflects positively on SUNY ESF and the Department.
Skills:
MS Office & Excel
Field water quality sampling
Organized and thorough
Knowledge of freshwater lake ecosystems
knowledge of water quality monitoring
Internship Areas: Engineering, Environmental Conservation, Scientific Research
Payment? Paid
Number of Hours: 30 or more
Location: Onondaga
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Preferred Standing Junior
Minimum Standing: Sophomore
Degree Concentrations: Environmental Studies, Natural Science