Dept of Environmental Conservation
625 BroadwayAlbany , NY 12233
E-Mail: Steven.pearson@dec.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 408-0429
Division/Unit: Lands and Forests
Web Site:
www.dec.ny.gov
Invasive Species Data Management (ID: 110468) for Fall 2025
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12233
E-Mail: Steven.pearson@dec.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 408-0429
Proposal Information
Description:
The NY DEC DLF BISEH's Invasive Species Coordination Section is seeking an intern to assist with invasive species data management. The intern will assist with the collection, compilation, organization, and uploading (into iMapInvasives) of water chestnut management data from stakeholders in Regions 7 and 8. Primary job duties and skill development will focus on database management, data analysis, and data visualization. Intern must be familiar with Excel and ArcGIS. The intern will coordinate with regional DEC staff on this project. Use of Microsoft Office, Program R and ArcGIS will be incorporated into the project. The intern will work with the DEC Aquatic Invasive Species Section to complete these tasks. Daily tasks include sample processing, data entry, data manipulation, data visualization, field sample collection and analysis. Hours will typically be 20 hours per week Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM
Skills:
Microsoft Office
Program R
ArcGIS
Writing
Data Analysis
Internship Areas: Environmental Conservation, Planning/Analysis/Research, Scientific Research
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, Natural Science