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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/29/24

Applications Due05/17/24

Vacancy ID157332

NY HELPNo

AgencyCanal Corporation

TitleStudent Assistant- Canal Real Property Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $19.50 to $19.50 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 30 South Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Minimum Qualifications Canal Real Property Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Student Assistant:
Candidate must be a student actively pursuing a four-year or advanced degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or related field and possess an understanding of general GIS concepts, cartography, geospatial data management, and familiarity with ArcPro and ArcGIS Online environment.
Required skillsets include:
• Working knowledge or ESRI products including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS online
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with research, analytical and judgement capabilities
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment

Duties Description Candidate is to assist GIS team with mapping and GIS activities, such as developing and producing GIS visuals and data using Esri’s ArcGIS suite of products to support NYS Canal Corporation initiatives and day-to-day operations; Data based analysis and maintenance on assigned projects; updating/creating GIS layer data and maps in ArcPro and ArcGIS Online; assist Canal’s GIS team with project planning and making data driven decisions; research issues and learn new concepts.

Additional Comments Telecommuting may be allowed for this position.

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

Name recruitment@canals.ny.gov

Telephone 518-449-6003

Fax

Email Address recruitment@canals.ny.gov

Address

Street 30 South Pearl Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@canals.ny.gov. Please include the position title, Canal Real Property Geographic Information Systems (GIS)-Student Assistant, in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.

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