Paid GIS & Data Intern: Emergency Management

Interview Exchange; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The State University of New York's Office of Emergency Management seeks a motivated GIS and Data Intern. You will gain hands-on experience applying GIS to emergency management, supporting both the Office of Emergency Management and System Operations staff, with training in GIS tools, Python, and risk analysis software.

Under the Director of Emergency Management, you will contribute to dashboards, data gathering, and asset tracking, while developing public safety mapping and reporting skills for

Qualifications

• Current full-time enrollment at a SUNY campus.
• Proficiency with Esri desktop and online products (ArcGIS Pro/ArcGIS Online).
• Completion of substantial coursework in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or related field with hands-on GIS software experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for teamwork and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and communicate needs to supervisors.
• Experience with data collection using GPS fieldwork and coordinate geometry.

Responsibilities

• Apply GIS technology to business problems under guidance of the Director of Emergency Management.
• Support GIS tasks to boost productivity and expand GIS knowledge.
• Use AutoCAD, Python and other programs to assist dashboards and data gathering.
• Create public safety maps, applications, and dashboards with ArcGIS Online.
• Attend meetings and prepare/present materials as needed.
• Assist with GIS project planning and asset tracking.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Research and analysis

Education

GIS/Geography/CS coursework

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

AutoCAD

Python

Job description

The State University of New York's Office of Emergency Management seeks a motivated GIS and Data Intern. You will gain hands-on experience applying GIS to emergency management, supporting both the Office of Emergency Management and System Operations staff, with training in GIS tools, Python, and risk analysis software.

Under the Director of Emergency Management, you will contribute to dashboards, data gathering, and asset tracking, while developing public safety mapping and reporting skills for