Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 09/15/21
Applications Due: 09/29/21
Vacancy ID: 91266

Position Information

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleFacility Operations Assistant 2 (Seasonal)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $17.98 to $17.98 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday through Thursday

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 6:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Onondaga

Street Address 615 Erie Boulevard West

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13204

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Two years of full-time, verifiable experience in custodial, grounds, or maintenance operation or assisting in a journey-level trade. Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license.

Preference may be given to candidates with supervisory experience as well as experience working with invasive species, including control techniques and identification skills. Knowledge of GPS and GIS is preferred.

Duties Description DEC Division of Lands & Forests, Forest Health, has statewide invasive species control programs for giant hogweed, kudzu, southern pine beetle, hemlock wooly adelgid and other target species. This position will move between control programs based on the seasonality of treatment for each species.

Current position is available in Syracuse. The position’s duties involve supervising a crew of seasonal giant hogweed staff and implementing fieldwork throughout NY on both public and private lands; mapping infestations, collecting site information, surveying for plants and implementing control of giant hogweed, kudzu, southern pine beetle, hemlock wooly adelgid and other target species. The strike team supervisor will be expected to create a safe, positive and effective team of seasonal staff. Some invasive species management will involve 2-week assignments throughout the state. Appropriate safety equipment and safety training will be provided at the outset of employment.

Principal Duties:

• Supervise 6 to 8 giant hogweed staff based out of the Syracuse office. Organize weekly crew plans, ensure accurate data collection and use of safe and effective control methods. Train staff on giant hogweed protocols and associated program technology as needed. Provide reports to program manager and assist with overall program tasks as needed.
• Contact property owners to obtain permission to enter property for survey and/or control.
• Locate specific control sites using maps and GIS products.
• Implement manual and chemical control of giant hogweed, kudzu, hemlock wooly adelgid and other target plants, insects or diseases. Pesticide will be applied under the supervision of a certified commercial pesticide applicator using an appropriate backpack or hand-held sprayer and nozzle to minimize non-target effects, according to the product label and manufacturer’s safety instructions. All necessary equipment will be provided. Landowners will be notified prior to pesticide application and provided with a copy of the pesticide label.
• Use equipment such as a compact tracked loader or a tracked aerial lift and power tools such as chainsaws or brush saws access and treat southern pine beetle and other target species.
• Conduct field surveys with the use of a hand-held GPS and mobile mapping unit and plot target species location polygons and records on digital maps.
• Acquire and inventory digital photographs of specific control sites to monitor yearly progress.
• Maintain detailed records of the control activities and site information for each site.

Additional Comments Must obtain NY State Category 3A or Category 2 Pesticide Technician/Applicator certification and pass Game of Logging Levels 1 & 2 or equivalent with 6 months of appointment date.

Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain and work in remote areas. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel and overnight travel may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 45 pounds.

This is a seasonal, hourly appointment ending no later than 3/31/22. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date which may be prior to date indicated. Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview.

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

Contact Information

Name Heath Boomhower

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease mail/email your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #21-402 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.