GIS Intern (SUNY Climate Corps/PRA 4-6)

The New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation is seeking a GIS Intern for the Climate Smart Facilities program from May/June to September 2025. This full-time, temporary position involves assessing and mapping infrastructure threatened by climate change. Applicants must be current SUNY students with expertise in GIS. The role is based in Rockland County, NY, with a work schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleGIS Intern (SUNY Climate Corps/PRA 4-6)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $18.49 to $20.94 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rockland

Street Address 3006 Seven Lakes Drive

City Tomkins Cove

StateNY

Zip Code10986

Duties Description Duration: May/June – September 2025 (Summer)
Hours: 8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday. Potentially flexible.

Overview
•The Climate Smart Facilities intern will support the Palisades Region in the assessment and mapping of infrastructure to assess threats from climate change impacts and develop resiliency plans.
•Interns work up to 37.5 hours/week.

Job Duties
•With Regional Staff, expand the current database facilities, infrastructure, and habitats that are potentially threatened by climate change.
•Using GIS, survey the elements of the list and develop a geodatabase that includes location, condition information, photographs, and other info as desired.
•Analyze data and develop reports as need to assist in the preparation of a resiliency plan for the region’s infrastructure

Minimum Qualifications Qualifications
•Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in environmental studies, GIS, or similar discipline.
•Must have expertise with GPS/GIS and be able to collect data independently in a variety of conditions

Additional Comments This internship opportunity is only available to currently enrolled SUNY students.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Laura Ripley

Telephone

Fax

Email Address laura.ripley@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Bear Mountain State Park

3006 Seven Lakes Drive

City Tomkins Cove

State NY

Zip Code 10986

Notes on ApplyingThis internship is only open to currently enrolled SUNY students. Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, and confirmation of full-time SUNY enrollment to laura.ripley@parks.ny.gov by April 18, 2025