Position Information

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AgencyCanal Corporation

TitleStudent Assistant - #50121

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $16 to $23 Hourly

Employment Type Per Diem

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 20

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 30 South Pearl St

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Job Specifics

Duties Description Canals’ Asset Management & Inspection Bureau, one of the operational bureaus within the Engineering Services Division, is tasked with administering an inspection and audit program, using qualitative and quantitative data, in addition to performing onsite inspections and making direct observations frequently utilizing informational data gathered using drone technology, in order to determine the structural integrity and the safety of infrastructure assets.

Under the supervision of the Associate Capital Program Analyst, as well as the Director of Asset Management, the Student Assistant will be assigned to:

Data Management
• Organize, clean and maintain data for improved accuracy and integrity in our reporting.

Report Development
• Assist with the developing and publishing PowerBI (PBI) reports organization-wide.
• Update existing PBI report to a standard pre-approved theme & template.

Data Analysis
• Analyze datasets to identify trends, patterns, and correlations.
• Conduct AI (supervised) training and communicate feedback to Data Scientist Team.

Report Optimization
• Optimize PBI reports using best practices in Power Query, data modeling, and DAX.
• Debug and update assigned reports to enhance user experience.

Continuous Improvement

• Assist in continuous improvement, refining, and modernizing existing PBI reports and semantic models.

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: candidates must be currently enrolled as part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate college students at an education institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting
agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education.

***Please note that the preferred candidate will be actively working on a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree within the major fields of Data Analytics/Science, Business Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics, or Statistics.***

Additional Comments The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture. The Canal system is made up of the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 200-year-old NYS Canal System plays important roles in New York’s economic development, tourism industry and environmental stewardship.

SALARY: $16/hr. for Freshmen and Sophomores; $20/hr. for Juniors and Seniors; and $23/hr. for Grad Students.

We envision that the candidate would be able to work roughly 15 to 20 hours per week, depending upon their collegiate coursework and schedule. Hours per week, as well as assigned work hours, will be discussed at the interview.

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

How to Apply

Name Recruitment@canals.ny.gov

Telephone 5184496032

Fax

Email Address Recruitment@canals.ny.gov

Address

Street 30 South Pearl St

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

Notes on Applying**E-MAIL SUBMISSION PREFERRED**

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should send a cover letter and resume by the application deadline to recruitment@canals.ny.gov. Please include the position title and location, "Student Assistant - #50121" in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.


The New York Power Authority/New York State Canal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email?accessibility@nypa.gov.