StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleNiagara River Restoration Project Manager

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $21.33 to $21.33 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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 To Be Determined

Street Address See additional comments

City See addtional comments

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Minimum Qualifications * Ability to read, comprehend and review design and engineering drawings and plans;
* Knowledge of native plants and restoration techniques;
* Knowledge of sediment and erosion control techniques and best management practices;
* Previous construction oversight experience a plus;
* Must be highly organized, have strong interpersonal skills, possess ability to problem solve;
* Performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities;
* Ability to produce reports and technical briefing memos as needed and required;
* Ability to work collaboratively with a range of partners including: funders, landowners, engineers, planners, state, federal and local agencies, subcontractors and the public;
* Knowledge of applicable laws, permits and guidelines, particularly in regard to NYS DEC permits, Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 permits and NEPA requirements is a plus;
* BA/BS required, Masters preferred in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or Landscape Architecture
* Minimum of 2 years technical experience in design and construction of restoration related projects; a Masters degree in one of the above fields maybe substituted for one year’s experience.

Duties Description The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) in the Niagara Region is seeking a Project Manager to assist agency staff in the management of three Niagara River Restoration Projects. OPRHP has received Environmental Protection Agency’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant funds to enhance and restore three areas within the Niagara River: Beaver Island State Park’s East River Marsh Extension; Buckhorn Island State Park’s Burnt Ship Creek, and Grass Island. The position will oversee the execution of these three projects and the grant administration.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

contract administration and management;
project quality assurance and quality control oversight;
project budget and scheduling oversight;
report writing and submission;

Additional Comments This is a three year part-time position. The position will be located at either DeVeaux Woods State Park or Beaver Island State Park.

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

Name Meg Janis

Telephone 585-493-3615

Fax

Email Address meg.janis@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 1 Letchworth State Park

City Castile

State NY

Zip Code 14427

Notes on ApplyingIf interested, please send a resume, letter of intent, professional writing sample, and three references to:
Meg Janis
Biologist – Genesee and Niagara Regions
New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
1 Letchworth State Park Castile, NY 14427
Office: 585-493-3615 | meg.janis@parks.ny.gov | www.nysparks.com