Natural Resources Technician

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