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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 1 (Park Naturalist) - Evangola

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $16 to $16 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 40%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 10 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address Evangola Interpretive Office

Evangola State Park

City Irving

StateNY

Zip Code14571

Duties Description The Parks & Recreation Aide 1 (Park Naturalist) will work as part of the regional Interpretive Team to enhance visitor experience through providing safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities in the state parks of Niagara and Erie Counties. This will be done through public and requested programs, trail informational assistance, special events in and out of state parks, and the daily operation of our seasonal interpretive facility at Evangola State Park.

Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Support regional Interpretation staff in planning projects to meet regional goals
• Provide park and natural history information at the Evangola Nature Center
• Take visitor groups on hikes and lead group programs throughout region, primarily within Erie County
• Engage patrons and provide information as a roving naturalist throughout the park
• Participate in outreach events including fairs, festivals, and expos

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

See additional comments for operational needs.

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 have strong organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to perform light physical labor and lift up to 15 pounds.
• Must have the ability to work in all weather conditions
• Must have the ability to work on uneven terrain.
• Must be able to work a variable schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• Degree or experience in environmental education, forestry, environmental studies, ecology, natural resources management, or related discipline

WORK LOCATION:
This position has a primary work location at Evangola State Park. The secondary work location is the Regional Interpretive Headquarters at Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls, NY 14303.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and is eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage. There is opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time & service requirements has been met. For more information, please visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

Name Angelina Weibel

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Angelina.Weibel@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Niagara Falls State Park

P.O. Box 1132

City Niagara Falls

State NY

Zip Code 14303

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the agency 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 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, if available, within (10) calendar days of the posting of this notice to Angelina Weibel, Niagara Falls State Park, P.O. Box 1132, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. Resumes may also be emailed to: Angelina.Weibel@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “PRA1 - Evangola"

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the agency’s operating needs.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.