Dept of Environmental Conservation
625 BroadwayAlbany , NY 12233
E-Mail: brandyn.balch@dec.ny.gov
Division/Unit: NYS DEC DLF/BISEH
Web Site:
www.dec.ny.gov
GIS/Data Assistant (ID: 110107) for Fall 2024
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12233
E-Mail: brandyn.balch@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 preparing and "cross-walking" data from different formats for bulk upload to iMapInvasives, the online mapping and data management tool for invasive species in NY. The intern will work with the BISEH Geomaticist; technical guidance will be provided by the Invasive Species Database staff at the NY Heritage Program.
Skills:
GIS data management experience
ArcGIS Online experience preferred
Knowledge of invasive species/ecology
Creating ArcGIS ModelBuilder processes
Writing Python scripts preferred
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