Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleGarden & Landscape Technician
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $16.65 to $16.65 Hourly
"Other" Explanation April-November (start and end dates have some flexibility) Hourly position (37.5 hours per week) Monday-Friday 7:30-3:30
Workday
Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.
Duties Description The Garden & Landscape Technician will be responsible for assisting the region’s Horticultural Technician in implementing the “Native Plants in State Parks and Historic Sites” policy (NR-POL-013) by installing and maintaining native plant and ecological landscape projects throughout the region. A partial list of required tasks is as follows:
• Physical gardening and landscaping tasks;
• Conducting plant surveys and site analysis;
• Supervising and training park staff;
• Photographing and monitoring projects.
• Provide public education outreach discussing the benefits of ecological landscaping. Outreach may take the form of designing pamphlets and interpretive signage, managing educational events, plant walks and other garden events, and organizing training sessions for park staff.
Much of the incumbent’s time will be spent outdoors in gardens and restoration sites performing physical work under varying weather conditions. Office space will be provided for indoor tasks.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• Ability to perform physical labor associated with garden and landscaping for extended periods in variable weather conditions.
• Possess an openness to learning and motivation to take on challenging tasks.
• Ability to work well in groups or on your own.
• Possess leadership and professionalism to lead work crews and conduct educational programs for patrons.
• Possess effective communication skills and the ability to interact with Park staff and patrons.
• Interest in gardening, landscaping, landscape design, Native plants, and plant identification.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to and from office location.
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Familiarity with the flora of the Finger Lakes including species composition and distribution of native plant communities, habitat requirements of native plants species, planting and seeding techniques and control methods for invasive species.
• Experience or education in horticulture, gardening, arboriculture, landscape restoration and/or plant identification.
• Understanding of plans and construction documents.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Telephone (607)387-7041 ext. 130
Email Address maxwell.mccune@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Taughannock Falls State Park
2221 Taughannock Park Road
Notes on ApplyingADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Administration Headquarters is in Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg, New York. Projects will be located throughout the Finger Lakes. A state vehicle will be available for travel to other State Parks when needed.
If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications, agency 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 can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Applications can be found online at www.nysparks.com under the “Employment” tab. Please forward your application and resume, if available, to Maxwell McCune, Finger Lakes Regional Headquarters, 2221 Taughannock Park Rd, Trumansburg, NY 14886 or to maxwell.mccune@parks.ny.gov by the date indicated. If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact Maxwell McCune at (607)387-7041 ext. 130
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
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