StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleStewardship Technician

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $16.75 to $16.75 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm - Some evening/night/weekend work required.<br />Seasonal - Approximately 16 weeks from start date, 5/19-9/8/2022, dependent on funding.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Dutchess

Street Address 14 Maintenance Lane

City Pleasant Valley

StateNY

Zip Code12569

Minimum Qualifications No Civil Service minimum qualifications - See Operational Needs in Additional Comments section below.

Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historical Preservation is seeking two Regional Stewardship Technicians to work in the Taconic Region (Columbia, Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester counties). The technicians will work closely with regional and statewide stewardship staff and other Parks staff to meet regional and statewide stewardship goals. The work will focus largely on supporting projects that involve the protection of rare, threatened and endangered species and natural communities on park lands and Historic Sites throughout the region. Radiotelemetry will require working in the evening/at night and on weekends to monitor nesting turtles and protect turtle nests.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Turtle trapping, tracking, and nest protection/monitoring.
-Support regional Stewardship staff in planning, implementing, and monitoring projects to meet regional stewardship goals; e.g. habitat restoration, plantings, other restoration duties.
-Assist in gathering natural resource information for environmental review and planning efforts.
-Wildlife surveillance using trail cameras, including sorting through trail camera photos.
-Collect and manage field data using standardized methods (Paper data sheets, Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, GPS, GIS).
-Survey, remove, and/or monitor invasive species (aquatic and terrestrial plants, forest pest/pathogens).
-Maintain/update project information and reports in statewide databases (DESP, AGOL, iMap).
-Provide guidance and support to field staff and volunteers (ECC, SCA, partners, etc.).
-Other duties to be determined at the discretion of regional staff.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
-A degree or experience in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Conservation Biology, or a related field.
-Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
-Excellent organizational skills in a field setting.
-A working knowledge of GPS/GIS and ecological monitoring methods.
-Ability to maintain a positive attitude while performing light to heavy physical labor in a variety of field conditions and demonstrating safe working practices.
-Strong interest in and commitment to environmental stewardship and team-oriented approach to solving environmental challenges.
-Ability to communicate in writing and to read and comprehend written material.
-Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons and professionally represent the NYS OPRHP.
-Must possess a valid US Driver’s License as a term and condition of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? One year or more experience with wildlife monitoring, particularly with radiotelemetry and turtle trapping.
? Familiarity with Hudson Valley flora and fauna.
? Experience creating and editing maps and shapefiles using ArcGIS.
? Experience collecting data using Survey123 and ArcCollector or ArcGIS Field Maps.
? Backcountry orienteering and Leave No Trace experience a plus.

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

Name Rebecca Ferry

Telephone 845-235-5524

Fax

Email Address Rebecca.Ferry@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 14 Maintenance Lane

City Pleasant Valley

State NY

Zip Code 12569

Notes on ApplyingIt is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

If you are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please email your resume, cover letter, 3 professional references, and a completed Part 1 Pre-employment Application to Rebecca.Ferry@parks.ny.gov.

Part 1 Pre-employment Application can be found at:https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdf

Applicants should title their email LastName_Invasive Species Technician Application.

If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact Rebecca Ferry at 845-235-5524.

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.

*Other invasive species positions may be available. Please visit https://statejobs.ny.gov/ to view.