Park and Recreation Aide 4 - Water Quality Monitoring - Long Island

Description

Duties Description

To ensure public safety, State Park beaches are monitored at least once per week during the swimming season to ensure protection of public health. The individual selected will interact with a highly experienced team of professionals and will participate in water quality sampling, monitoring, and other stewardship related tasks. Funded by the BEACH Act grant, this position will be located on Long Island and collect bathing beach water samples from Long Island State Parks. The main purposes are to (1) coordinate the Long Island water quality monitoring program and (2) meet state and federal laws regarding monitoring and notification.

Position is based out of Connetquot River State Park Preserve. Routine beach monitoring to occur Monday and Tuesday. Sampling may also be needed on Wednesday - Friday in certain situations following exceedances, rainfall, or other unique circumstances. Samples will be collected at the following State Park beaches: Wildwood, Sunken Meadow, Heckscher, and Hither Hills. Samples will also be collected at Montauk Downs pools.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Person will need to be available for early (6AM – 8:00AM) start time.
• Collect water quality samples from Long Island Region beaches and pools and deliver samples to PACE Analytical laboratory in Melville, NY.
• Coordinate resampling and rainfall monitoring with lab and parks.
• Complete sampling field reports and lab paperwork.
• Enter field reporting and rainfall data and ensure submission to the Albany Water Quality Unit.
• Complete regional or park operational/stewardship tasks in afternoons and on most Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Performance of water quality sample collection
• Other tasks are assigned as needed to support new projects and individual professional development.
  
  

No Minimum Qualifications Per Civil Service.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing water quality sampling.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills with attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work early hours and interact with the public professionally.
• Excellent communication, data management, technical writing, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Completed or pursuing a degree in biology, environmental science, natural resources, or related field is preferred.
  
  

Operational Needs

Additional Comments

• Must possess 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 be at least 18 years old
• Able to work outdoors in extreme conditions (long hours, inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold, biting insects).
• Perform work on unpaved, uneven surfaces (tripping hazards).
• Perform work in, on, and around water (rivers, lakes, oceans, etc.).
• Must be able to stand, bend, sit, lift, and drive.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  
  

Benefits

This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.