Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark and Recreation Aide 4 - Water Quality Monitoring - Long Island

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $19.04 to $19.04 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Suffolk

Street Address Connetquot River State Park Preserve

4090 Sunrise Highway

City Oakdale

StateNY

Zip Code11769

Job Specifics

Duties Description To ensure public safety, State Park beaches are monitored at least once per week during the swimming season to ensure protection of public health. The individual selected will interact with a highly experienced team of professionals and will participate in water quality sampling, monitoring, and other stewardship related tasks. Funded by the BEACH Act grant, this position will be located on Long Island and collect bathing beach water samples from Long Island State Parks. The main purposes are to (1) coordinate the Long Island water quality monitoring program and (2) meet state and federal laws regarding monitoring and notification.
Position is based out of Connetquot River State Park Preserve. Routine beach monitoring to occur Monday and Tuesday. Sampling may also be needed on Wednesday - Friday in certain situations following exceedances, rainfall, or other unique circumstances. Samples will be collected at the following State Park beaches: Wildwood, Sunken Meadow, Heckscher, and Hither Hills. Samples will also be collected at Montauk Downs pools.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Person will need to be available for early (6AM – 8:00AM) start time.
• Collect water quality samples from Long Island Region beaches and pools and deliver samples to PACE Analytical laboratory in Melville, NY.
• Coordinate resampling and rainfall monitoring with lab and parks.
• Complete sampling field reports and lab paperwork.
• Enter field reporting and rainfall data and ensure submission to the Albany Water Quality Unit.
• Complete regional or park operational/stewardship tasks in afternoons and on most Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Performance of water quality sample collection
• Other tasks are assigned as needed to support new projects and individual professional development.

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Preferred qualifications:
• Experience performing water quality sampling.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills with attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work early hours and interact with the public professionally.
• Excellent communication, data management, technical writing, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Completed or pursuing a degree in biology, environmental science, natural resources, or related field is preferred.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess 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 be at least 18 years old
• Able to work outdoors in extreme conditions (long hours, inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold, biting insects).
• Perform work on unpaved, uneven surfaces (tripping hazards).
• Perform work in, on, and around water (rivers, lakes, oceans, etc.).
• Must be able to stand, bend, sit, lift, and drive.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.

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

How to Apply

Name Walter Burak

Telephone 631-481-3505

Fax

Email Address Walter.Burak@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Connetquot River State Park Preserve

4090 Sunrise Highway

City Oakdale

State NY

Zip Code 11769

 

Notes on ApplyingIf 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 https://parks.ny.gov/regions/long-island/default.aspx.

Please forward your application, resume, cover letter, and 2-3 references to: Walter.Burak@parks.ny.gov..

Parks is actively interviewing for the position. The announcement will be removed when a candidate has been hired. Housing is not provided for this position.

NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.