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

The GIS Intern position at the Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Office in Tomkins Cove, NY, runs from May/June to September 2025. The intern will assess and map infrastructure threats from climate change, develop a geodatabase, and analyze data for resiliency plans. Applicants must be current SUNY students with expertise in GPS/GIS. The role requires working up to 37.5 hours/week, Monday through Friday.
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. 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

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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 regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments This internship opportunity is only available to currently enrolled SUNY students.

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