Student Conservation Association ยท 1 month ago
Hudson Valley Corps - Data Collection Specialist
Albany, NY, 12233, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$440/wk - $440/wkThe Student Conservation Association is seeking a Data Collection Specialist to support the Division of Environmental Stewardship and Planning. The role involves collecting GPS data on trails and infrastructure in NY State Parks, conducting project inspections, and assisting with planning and analysis tasks.
AssociationEnvironmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Conduct fieldwork relating to park utilities, trails, and other infrastructure
Coordinate fieldwork with the individual parks
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)
Collect high quality trail, infrastructure and utility GPS data; integrate collected data into GIS database
Conduct post project completion inspections on LWCF Projects and conduct Park Patron visitor satisfaction surveys
Assist Planners, Analysts and Biologists with critical work relating to park planning, environmental analysis and natural resource mapping and analysis
Qualification
Required
Able to work outdoors in a variety of conditions
Good communication skills, both written and oral
Organized
Able to document work well
Able to work independently and in a team
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
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
On-the-job training will be provided in GIS and Data Bureau's GPS data collection and cartographic templates
Additional training in conducting surveys will be provided
Personal Vehicle Information: Required
Preferred
Degree in GIS, Environmental Sciences, or Computer Science
Benefits
AmeriCorps and SCA Training
SCA Risk Management
Sexual Harassment/Drug Abuse in the Workplace
Mental Health First Aid Training
Wilderness First Aid & CPR
Project WILD/Aquatic Curriculum
Environmental Leadership Institute
New York State Outdoor Educator Association Conferences/Events
Hudson River Ecology
Leave No Trace Level I Certification
Professional Development & Job Readiness
AmeriCorps: Eligible/Required
Company
Student Conservation Association
Student Conservation Association is a non-profit organization that focuses on the protection and restoration of the natural environment.
Founded in 1957
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephanie Meeks
Chief Executive Officer and President
Dr. Usha Chaudhary
Chief Operating Officer
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