Trails and Accessibility GIS Specialist (Park and Recreation Aide 7)
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Albany, New York
United States
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Posted:
Oct 25, 2024
- Salary: From $23.43 to $23.43 Hourly USD Hourly
- Salary Top:23.4323
- Full Time
- GIS and Surveying
- Parks and Recreation
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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION:
-Applicant will have a BS or BA in natural resources, planning, forestry, environmental science, geography or GIS or closely related field.
-Applicant will demonstrate proficiency and 1 - 3 years of experience with ArcGIS Desktop 10.x; ArcGIS Pro
OPERATIONAL NEEDS
? Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
? Must possess familiarity with ESRI tools and skills such as Spatial Analyst, cartographic representations, python scripting, model builder
? Must possess familiarity with sustainable recreation trail concepts as well as universal accessibility standards, UTAP and HETAP
? Must possess familiarity with ArcGIS Online is desirable
? Must possess familiarity with Trimble GPS units (such as the GeoXT) and Pathfinder Office.
? Must possess familiarity with MS Office365 - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Teams
? Must possess GIS Certificate
? Must possess GIS Internship experience (unpaid or for college credit is acceptable)
? Must possess strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
Duties Description
Position Summary:
OPRHP has a comprehensive GIS database that contains spatial and attribute data for trails within parks. A critical component of the NY State Parks Explorer App, this
database must be kept up to date. Additionally, few trails have been assessed for
accessibility for all abilities. In order to plan for trail improvements, maintenance, and
accessibility enhancements, the characteristics, conditions, and uses the trails need to
be inventoried and updated.
Under supervision of GIS Section staff, primary duties include assessing trails for
accessibility. The Trails and Accessibility GIS Specialist will work with regional and park staff to determine what trails need to be assessed. The specialist will follow the NY State Parks guidelines for trail conditions assessment and receive accessibility training via the Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP), High-Efficiency Trail Assessment Process (HETAP) or a similar method which follow the ABA Access Board accessible guidelines for trails. Condition assessments will also be conducted to provide managers with information on what trail improvements are necessary in order to enhance visitor enjoyment of the trail systems while protecting natural resources. Accessibility assessments will allow staff to consider trails for access improvements.
Extensive field work and travel all over the state will be required.
Position Type: Long-term, Temporary & Seasonal position
Additional Comments
Organization Summary:
The New York State Park System has over 200 parks and historic sites including facilities such as Niagara Falls, Jones Beach, Letchworth and Green Lakes. Over 84 million people visited state parks in 2023. The State Park System also contains outstanding examples of the State’s natural, cultural, and scenic resources.
The GIS and Data Bureau in the Division of Environmental Stewardship and Planning (DESP) is responsible for responsible for the development, maintenance and distribution of spatial data, cartography, spatial analysis, training and support as well as developing the supply and demand model for the SCORP and other planning documents, the relative index of need for recreation elements, developing, implementing and analyzing survey data for a variety of projects, and maintaining the statistical story for NY State Parks.
The GIS Section in the GIS and Data Bureau primarily focuses on GIS database development and maintenance, cartography, and analysis and technically supporting the GIS needs of the agency. Projects include trail, infrastructure, and utility GPS mapping as well as mobile applications such as the NY State Parks Explorer App and ArcGIS Online. ArcGIS Online is used extensively for data collection, surveys, and mapping applications for both internal and external use. Authoritative data includes park boundaries, trails, infrastructure, and utilities as well as the state funded snowmobile trail system.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Closing Date/Time: 11/06/24 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Show moreThe mission of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.
From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York's 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you!
New York's state parks... With all there is to see and do, how will you spend your time?
NEW YORK STATE IS KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARKS!
Come work with us, and...
- Be a part of the premier park system in the United States - with more than 250 state parks, historic sites, golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, marinas, trails, and museums and nature centers.
- Work in some of the most beautiful, scenic, and historic places New York State has to offer.
- Make a tangible impact on your community. Parks are for everyone, and all are welcome here: People of every age, ability, color, or creed belong here – without exceptions – yourself included! People of every kind come visit us in order to have experiences – and at OPRHP, we get to be part of these special times in truly meaningful ways. See how you can make a difference as a part of Team OPRHP!
State parks and historic sites are staffed by a core of permanent employees who work year-round to maintain these precious resources. During the peak of our operating season (May through September) the permanent staff is supplemented by several thousand seasonal employees who work to ensure that our patrons have a positive and safe experience when visiting our sites.
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