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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleEndangered Species Steward

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $14 to $17.63 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County To Be Determined

Street Address Long Island Region

City See additional comments

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Minimum Qualifications All applicants must have interest (experience preferred) in natural resources and the outdoors. In addition, all applicants must exhibit effective communication and writing skills, as the positions require working directly with park patrons, volunteers, and park staff.

Must possess a valid driver’s license as a term and condition of employment. Weekend work will be required, along with Memorial Day weekend and July 4th. All applicants must be able to perform physical field work. Must have binoculars in good working condition.

Duties Description An Endangered Species Steward has three main responsibilities:
• Monitoring and data collection of the endangered species’ nesting activities and reproductive success.
• Installing and maintaining the protection measures as delineated by USFWS guidelines.
• Public education and outreach to help beach patrons understand the reasons for the protection measures.

Additional Comments Total Positions Available: Eleven (11) Varies depending on the Park.

1) Caumsett Position Description: One (1) position is available. Spend the summer on the beautiful grounds of Caumsett Historic State Park Preserve. Candidate will participate in a variety of natural resource projects including invasive plant eradication, native grassland habitat restoration and pollinator plantings.

2) Sunken Meadow Position Description: Two (2) positions are available for individuals at Sunken Meadow State Park in King’s Park, NY. Spend the summer along the Long Island Sound. The primary responsibility is the monitoring and protection of the endangered piping plover and least terns. Other duties include bluebird nest box monitoring, invasive plant control and assisting with environmental education programs.

3) Jones Beach Position Description: Six (6) positions. Work along the Atlantic Ocean at Jones Beach, site of the largest population of nesting piping plovers in Long Island’s State Parks. Candidate is also responsible for monitoring other listed shorebirds, such as Least and Common terns.

4) Orient Beach State Park: One (1) position. Spend your summer along the beaches of Gardiner’s Bay on the north fork of LI. The primary responsibility is the monitoring and protection of the endangered piping plover and least terns. The position may also include invasive plant control and assisting with environmental education programs.

Employment period is from May - August 2021.

Hourly rate will depend on education and experience.

Positions do not offer housing.

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 ApplyingContact Information: Please send letter of interest, application and resume to:
Annie McIntyre, Regional Environmental Manager
Email: Annie.McIntyre@parks.ny.gov

Employment applications can be found by visiting the agency’s web site using the following link: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/park-employment.aspx.