Dept of Environmental Conservation
625 BroadwayAlbany , NY 12233
E-Mail: Dave.adams@dec.ny.gov
Division/Unit: Lands & Forests/Invasive Species
Web Site:
www.dec.ny.gov
GIS/Database Assistant (ID: 108954) for Summer 2022
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12233
E-Mail: Dave.adams@dec.ny.gov
School Affiliation
SUNY Albany
Proposal Information
Description:
The NY DEC DLF BISEH is seeking an intern to assist with several different data projects for DEC invasive species data. Projects will focus on prepping and cross-walking data from different formats for bulk upload to iMapInvasives, the online mapping and data management tool for invasive species in NY. ArcGIS OnLine (AGOL) projects might be included, depending on the skillset of the intern. The intern will work with the BISEH Response & Management Coordinator; technical guidance will be provided by the Invasive Species Database staff at the NY Natural Heritage Program.
Skills:
GIS data mgmt. in ArcGIS Desktop
Writing Python scripts
ArcGIS Online experience
Relational database concepts
General knowledge of invasive species
Internship Areas: Environmental Conservation, Information Technology
Logistical Information
Payment? Paid
Number of Hours: 20 - 30
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Graduate Student
Minimum Standing: Graduate Student
Degree Concentrations: Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Natural Science