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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/19/20

Applications Due04/09/20

Vacancy ID80162

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleDeer Management Technician

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $17.98 to $17.98 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Suffolk

Street Address Connetquot River State Park Preserve

City Oakdale

StateNY

Zip Code11769

Minimum Qualifications • A degree in wildlife biology, conservation biology, ecology, natural resource management,
environmental studies, or a relevant discipline, such as conservation biology, etc.
• Strong interest in and commitment to environmental stewardship and team-oriented approach
to solving environmental challenges.
• Familiarity with white-tailed deer, ticks and tick-borne diseases.
• Experience with plant identification, familiarity with invasive species a plus.
• A working knowledge of conducting field surveys and ecological monitoring methods.
• Knowledge and familiarity of GPS/GIS
• Backcountry orienteering and Leave No Trace experience a plus.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Duties Description NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation on Long Island is working to manage deer impacts in its regional parks on the island. Several parks have implemented the “four-poster” feeding station program to help combat tick-borne diseases. To study its efficacy, we are hiring a Deer Management Technician to collect data on the white-tailed deer population, its
environmental impacts and local tick populations.

The Deer Management Technician will report to Connetquot River State Park Preserve in Oakdale and travel to other State Parks on Long Island using an agency vehicle.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Conducting tick surveys in State Parks using a flagging method; collecting, counting and
identifying ticks to species and life stage
• Entering field data into database
• Mapping and maintaining tick survey grids and transects
• Communicating with park managers and staff regarding tick and deer management
• Assisting with vegetation surveys to monitor deer impacts in parks
• Assisting with nighttime deer population surveys
• Taking detailed field notes
• Writing end-of-season reports and data analysis
• Flexible schedule strongly preferred (some long days and/or evenings).

Additional Comments Work conditions include uneven terrain, heat, cold, and exposure to poison ivy, thorns, ticks, and biting insects. Appropriate protective equipment will be provided.

Possibility of internship credit
This position does not include health care benefits or paid leave

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

Name Annie McIntyre

Telephone (631) 581-1072

Fax

Email Address Annie.McIntyre@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 4095 Sunrise Highway

City Bohemia

State NY

Zip Code 11716

 

Notes on ApplyingPosition open until filled. Please e-mail, to both Annie McIntyre (Annie.McIntyre@parks.ny.gov) and Yuriy Litvinenko (Yuriy.Litvinenko@parks.ny.gov), the following:
• completed part 1 pre-employment application
• cover letter
• resume
• three references that include email and phone numbers
Part 1 Pre-employment application can be found at http://nysparks.com/employment/park-employment.aspx.
Contacts:
Annie McIntyre
Annie.McIntyre@parks.ny.gov
(631) 581-1072
Yuriy Litvinenko
Yuriy.Litvinenko@parks.ny.gov
(631) 581-1072

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