New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE/GRADE: Natural Resources Technician – Park & Rec Aide 5 SALARY HIRING RATE: $19.27/hour
WORK LOCATION: Saratoga Spa State Park, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY
REGION: Saratoga – Capital
NEGOTIATING UNIT: CSEA
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Year-round Seasonal. Position is contingent upon funding each fiscal year.
WORK SCHEDULE: Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8am – 4:30pm. Infrequently, early and/or late days, as well as weekend days, may be necessary to meet natural resource objectives. Any adjustments to work schedule will be coordinated and compensated.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will work under the direction of the Environmental Stewardship Biologist with additional guidance from other Regional Environmental Stewardship program staff, to complete conservation work throughout the 20+ State Parks facilities in the nine-county Saratoga-Capital District Region. Duties may include, but are not limited to: habitat surveys and monitoring; habitat restoration project planning and coordination; invasive species surveys & management; database management; water quality monitoring; native plant establishment; environmental education and outreach; volunteer coordination; and seasonal employee supervision. Other stewardship duties to be determined at the discretion of the Environmental Stewardship team.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A strong understanding of the ecology of upstate New York
- At least one year of experience conducting ecological field surveys, including various vegetation and wildlife surveys
- At least one year of experience conducting invasive species identification and management
- Experience supervising field staff
- Excellent organizational skills in office and field settings
- A working knowledge of GPS and GIS software, including ArcGIS, Field Maps, Survey 123 and iMap Invasives
- Ability to work and maintain a good attitude while performing physical tasks in a variety of conditions
- Ability to excel in team and individual settings
- Strong interest in and commitment to environmental stewardship
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a seasonal employee may be eligible for based on their negotiating unit and time and attendance requirements:
- Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave
- Health Care Coverage
- Tuition Assistance Programs
- NYS Retirement System Membership
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
TO APPLY:
If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf
Please email your application and resume with the subject line “Regional Stewardship Technician” to Andy Damon, Environmental Stewardship Biologist, at [email protected]. Additionally, you can mail you application and resume to 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866. Applications by mail must be received by 2/11/2024 in order to be accepted.
All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
POSTING DATE: 1/24/2024
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 2/11/2024
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask or mandate in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].
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