Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 4 – Environmental Stewardship Technician

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $19.04 to $19.04 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Cattaraugus

Street Address Allegany State Park

2373 ASP Route 1

City Salamanca

StateNY

Zip Code14779

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Environmental Stewardship Biologist, or designee, the incumbent will perform a variety of technical assignments to ensure long-term maintenance, protection, and resilience of ecosystems while protecting the natural environment and supporting the Agency’s broader mission. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• General invasive species management.
• Participates in various fauna and flora surveys.
• Conducts brook trout surveys.
• Collects and prepares fauna and flora samples for biological, physiological, and chemical analyses.
• Conducts surveys and compiles, summarizes, prepares, and proofs resulting data.
• Assists with water quality sampling.
• Assists in the delivery of education programs.
• Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.

Minimum Qualifications No Minimum Qualifications per Civil Service.

See Additional Comments for operating needs and preferred experience.

Additional Comments Operational Needs:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must have a strong interest in, and commitment to environmental stewardship as well as a team-oriented approach to solving environmental challenges.
• Must have the ability to lift heavy loads, walk long distances, and work in a variety of weather.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior education or experience in environmental management or similar field preferred but not required.
• Experience with GPS/GIS mapping and data processing, preferably using tools such as ArcGIS, ArcGIS online, Survey 123, and FieldMaps is preferred but not required.
• Experience in backcountry orienteering and Leave No Trace is preferred but not required.

The position and duration will be dependent upon funding availability.

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

How to Apply

Name Paula Barber

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Allegany.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Allegany State Park

2373 ASP Route 1

City Salamanca

State NY

Zip Code 14779

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the agency’s 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 you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward your application and resume to:

Paula Barber
Allegany State Park
2373 ASP Route 1
Salamanca, NY 14779

Or submit by email to: Allegany.Employment@parks.ny.gov

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the agency’s operating needs.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service, and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.

Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEP OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.