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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/30/21

Applications Due04/13/21

Vacancy ID85552

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleStewardship Assistant

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $13.57 to $13.57 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 20%

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

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12238

Minimum Qualifications Two to four years of college experience in biology, ecology, wildlife, natural resource management, or related field with course work related to ecology or wildlife management; fieldwork experience related to wildlife is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required, and ArcGIS is preferred.

Candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as a term and condition of employment.

Duties Description 1. Assist with literature reviews in wildlife ecology and management techniques; 2. Write summaries, reports, and guidance documents; 3. Develop outreach materials for educational campaigns related to wildlife; 4. Coordinate with regional staff to collect information on wildlife-related recreational opportunities. 5. Assist with field work (e.g. deer density assessments; vegetation monitoring; site assessments of wildlife impacts); 6. Conduct data analysis; 7. Assist with natural resource stewardship activities, as needed.

Additional Comments Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The incumbent must be able to work as a member of a small team and must be comfortable working in both the field (25%) and the office (75%). The incumbent must have excellent communication skills, including written and be meticulous in the collection and handling of data. Fieldwork may involve working under a variety of weather conditions, wearing waders, carrying moderately heavy gear and exposure to poison-ivy, leeches, ticks and mosquitoes. Office work will include data entry and analysis, research and writing.

Overnight travel may be required.

This is a temporary position that will begin in May and end in August-September, 2021.

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

Name Kelsey Ruffino, Environmental Stewardship Coordinator

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Kelsey.Ruffino@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested in being considered for this position, please forward an application, cover letter, and resume to:

Kelsey Ruffino, Environmental Stewardship Coordinator
Division of Environmental Stewardship and Planning
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Albany, NY 12238
e-mail – Kelsey.Ruffino@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.

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