GIS Intern; SUNY Climate Corps​/Park & Recreation Aide

Position: GIS Intern (SUNY Climate Corps/Park & Recreation Aide 4-6)
Location: Tomkins Cove

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 02/23/26

Applications Due
03/09/26

Vacancy ID210046

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NY HELPNo

Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title

GIS Intern (SUNY Climate Corps/Park & Recreation Aide 4-6)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade Hourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $19.04 to $21.57 Hourly

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 25%

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 Orange

Street Address Bear Mountain State Park

3006 Seven Lakes Drive

City Tomkins Cove

StateNY

Zip Code
10986

Duties Description Duration:
May-September 2026 (flexible start & end date)

Location:

Bear Mountain State Park

Hours:

8:30 am-4:30 pm

Undergraduate pay rate: $19.04/hour

Graduate pay rate: $21.57/hour

The GIS intern will support the Palisades Region in the assessment and mapping of infrastructure to assess threats from climate change impacts and develop resiliency plans.

Job duties:

* With Regional GIS Specialist and 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

There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.

See additional comments for operational needs.

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

Operational Needs:

* Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree at a SUNY institution 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

* Candidate must be self-motivated, able to initiate projects and tasks, have good time management and organizational skills, and effectively work with others.

* Candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.

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

Name Matthew Shook

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nysparks.climate corps.gov

Address

Street Bear Mountain State Park

3006 Seven Lakes Drive

City Tomkins Cove

State NY

Zip Code 10986

Notes on Applying The 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 (transcript or enrollment letter) to:

nysparks.climate corps.gov

Please include "GIS" in your subject line.

Applications will be accepted until March 9, 2026.

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