Duties Description

Duration: May/June - September 2025 (Summer)

Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 830am-430pm, 22.5 hours a week

Overview

The Historic Resource GIS Intern will support the Division for Historic Preservation at the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) by filling gaps in the Division’s historic resource GIS data in areas at risk of adverse climate impacts. The position will be 22.5 hours a week and is located a Peebles Island State Park, Waterford, NY. The candidate will gain hands on experience in GIS and database management of cultural resources as it relates to disaster preparedness and resiliency.

Job Duties

Geolocate building records in the New York State Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS).
Confirm building locations using scanned inventory forms, past and present aerial photography, project review files, or other documentation.
Record anomalies such as duplicate building records, demolished buildings, or inadequate location information.
Travel is not required, but opportunities for field visits with DHP staff will be available.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Current graduate student pursuing a degree in Geography, Information Science, Computer Science, GIS, public history, or similar disciplines.
Preferred candidate must be detail-oriented in the management of data.
Candidate should be familiar with Microsoft programs; particularly excel and access.
Divers license not required.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 04/18/25

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