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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/12/18

Applications Due03/23/18

Vacancy ID49466

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleNatural Resource Steward (Park Recreation Aide 4)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $13 to $13 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 80%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 32

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address Rockefeller State Park Preserve

125 Phelps Way

City Pleasantville

StateNY

Zip Code10570

Minimum Qualifications Qualifications:
• Applicant must have experience working in environmental science, natural resource management, recreation management, or related field with experience in environmental stewardship;
• Applicant must be able to work full days outside in all seasons;
• Applicant must be familiar with Lower Hudson Valley ecology, conservation, and natural area management;
• Applicant must interact constructively with staff, Preserve patrons, and all others;
• Applicant must possess and maintain a valid New York State Driver’s License as a term and condition of employment.

Other activities: Invasive species mapping, deer browse monitoring, deer spotlighting and other projects with local researchers.

Duties Description Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement land stewardship projects that promote native biodiversity and reduce invasive species.
- Vegetation monitoring projects throughout the summer.
- Help conduct volunteer days with local community groups and individuals.
- Other activities: Invasive species mapping, deer browse monitoring, deer spotlighting and other projects with local researchers.

Additional Comments The Natural Resource Steward reports to the Natural Resource Specialist, and works with other staff members to implement land stewardship and vegetation management projects that promote native biodiversity and reduce invasive species. Stewards will have the opportunity to: build communication skills by working with interns and volunteers, gain plant identification skills, and broaden their understanding of ecological research.

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

Name Rebecca Policello

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Rebecca.Policello@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Rockefeller State Park Preserve

125 Phelps Way

City Pleasantville

State NY

Zip Code 10570

 

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Submit NYS Application (Form #S1000) available at https://parks.ny.gov/employment/park-employment.aspx, resume, cover letter, and expected availability to Rebecca.Policello@parks.ny.gov by March 23th, 2018

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