Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleFORCES Stewardship Corps Member (Parks and Recreation Aide 5) 6 positions

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $13.30 to $13.30 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Tompkins

Street Address See Duties Description

City Trumansburg

StateNY

Zip Code14886

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications • Knowledge of invasive species identification and plant identification in general.
• Prior experience with manual removal of invasive plant species.
• Able to explain the concept of an invasive species and justify management needs.
• Strong, effective, communication skills and ability to interact with the public.
• Capable of working as a member of a team and following direction given by site leads.
• Experience with mapping and GPS is preferred.
• Completed or pursuing a degree in natural resources, biology, environmental studies, recreation, or education.
• Reliable transportation to and from all the three parks listed as work location.
• Able and excited to work outside for 37.5 hours a week, potentially in inclement weather, and to spend the majority of the summer manually removing invasive plants.

Duties Description FORCES Stewardship Corps members are expected to work as a team under the FORCES Stewardship Corps Leads and the FORCES Program Specialist to perform daily field work activities. The FORCES Stewardship Corps forms a fundamental component of the Three Gorges Project being initiated by the OPRHP’s Environmental Field Team. The Three Gorges Project is a two-year initiative targeting invasive plants within the gorge and riparian areas of Taughannock Falls, Buttermilk Falls, and Robert H. Treman State Parks. The FORCES Stewardship Corps will assist by performing manual invasive plant removals, as well as surveys, education and other activities as assigned on State Park lands.
Stewardship Corps members can expect to work hard outdoors for the duration of employment. Corps members must work together effectively with friendly communication amongst themselves and the public at all times.
Work conditions include uneven terrain, heat, cold, and frequent exposure to poison ivy, thorns, ticks, wild parsnip, and biting insects.

• Manual removal, survey and mapping of invasive species (80%)
• Field data collection and entry (11.25%)
• Pre- and post-removal monitoring of infestations (5%)
• Assist the Plant Materials Program with mapping, collecting, and processing native plant materials (1.25%)
• Outreach and education to park patrons (2.5%)

Additional Comments DURATION: May 28th, 2019- August 16th, 2019
Two overnights will be required for training May 30th & June 3rd.
WORK LOCATION: Taughannock Falls, Buttermilk Falls, and Robert H. Treman State Parks
Corps members should be located within commuting distance of all three parks. All Corps members will work in all three locations. Transportation and housing will not be provided.

*Other invasive species positions may be available. Please visits https://statejobs.ny.gov/ to view job announcements for
• Forest Health Technician (April-January)
• Long Island Strike Team Crew Member (April-September)
• Long Island Strike Team Summer Crew Member (June-August)
• Forest Health Specialists (May-October)
• Eastern/Western Strike Team Specialists (May-October)
If you are interested but do not meet the qualifications for these positions, please consider getting involved with the FORCES (Friends of Recreation, Conservation and Environmental Stewardship) Program within NYS Parks. The FORCES Program offers a variety of internship and volunteer opportunities that give students the skills and experience to allow them to meet qualifications for job postings similar to this one. https://parks.ny.gov/environment/forces.aspx

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

Contact Information

Name Chenga Drury

Telephone 607-387-7041

Fax

Email Address Chenga.Drury@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 2221 Taughannock Falls Road

City Trumansburg

State NY

Zip Code 14886

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a resume, cover letter, and three references to Chenga.Drury@parks.ny.gov no later than March 8th, 2019. Interviews and hiring will begin on March 11th, 2019. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible.