New York Corps- Data Collection Specialist - GIS, Planning & Analysis

Position Summary

To be a technical/GIS resource to staff in the Division of Environmental Stewardship and Planning. To collect GPS data relating to the trails, infrastructure, and utilities on NY State Park property and to conduct post project completion surveys on LWCF funded municipal park projects. GPS data collection will provide important information to update critical GIS databases. Additional duties will involve working with Park Planners and Environmental Analysts on planning projects and SEQR review; working with Biologists and Stewardship Specialists on their mapping and analytical needs.

Schedule

2/17/25 - 12/19/25

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Under supervision of GIS and Data Bureau staff, conduct fieldwork relating to park utilities, trails and other infrastructure. This position will involve coordinating fieldwork with the individual parks. The SCA member will conduct the fieldwork under the supervision of a GIS Bureau staff person. Travel will be required. Specialized training in the software and hardware that the GIS Bureau uses is helpful but not necessary. Experience with GPS and GIS concepts is necessary. Familiarity with utility data collection is helpful but not necessary. In coordination with Planning Bureau staff, qualified candidate will conduct in person interviews of park patrons and conduct inspections of municipal recreation projects that were funded by the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).

Goal 1: Collect high quality trail, infrastructure, and utility GPS data; integrate collected data into GIS database

Goal 2: Conduct post project completion inspections on LWCF Projects and conduct Park Patron visitor satisfaction surveys

Goal 3: Assist Planners, Analysts and Biologists with critical work relating to park planning, environmental analysis and natural resource mapping and analysis.

Marginal Duties

Required Qualifications

Able to work outdoors in a variety of conditions

Good communication skills both written and orally

organized

Able to document work well

Able to work independently and in a team

Preferred Qualifications

ESRI's ArcGIS suite of software, including ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro is desirable.

Familiarity with Trimble GPS Units and associated software is helpful.

Familiarity with ArcGIS online and Survey123 is helpful.

For the Planning portion of the position, familiarity with survey collection techniques is helpful and SPSS software package.

Familiarity with planning processes and SEQR is also helpful

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

1,000/month housing allowance

Compensation

$400/week

$7,395 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award at successful completion of term

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits

First Aid/CPR

Wilderness First Aid Training

Health Insurance

LNT Level 1 Certification

Mental Health First Aid

$100 Professional Development Stipend

Environmental Leadership Institute

AmeriCorps: Eligible/Required

Equal Opportunity Statement

SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.