What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks and Recreation Aide 4 – Environmental Stewardship Technician position at New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation?
Description
Duties Description
Under the direction of the Environmental Stewardship Biologist, or designee, the incumbent will perform a variety of technical assignments to ensure long-term maintenance, protection, and resilience of ecosystems while protecting the natural environment and supporting the Agency’s broader mission. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications
See Additional Comments For Operating Needs And Preferred Experience.
Additional Comments
Operational Needs
Duties Description
Under the direction of the Environmental Stewardship Biologist, or designee, the incumbent will perform a variety of technical assignments to ensure long-term maintenance, protection, and resilience of ecosystems while protecting the natural environment and supporting the Agency’s broader mission. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- General invasive species management.
- Participates in various fauna and flora surveys.
- Conducts brook trout surveys.
- Collects and prepares fauna and flora samples for biological, physiological, and chemical analyses.
- Conducts surveys and compiles, summarizes, prepares, and proofs resulting data.
- Assists with water quality sampling.
- Assists in the delivery of education programs.
- Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
Minimum Qualifications
See Additional Comments For Operating Needs And Preferred Experience.
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 be proficient in Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Must have a strong interest in, and commitment to environmental stewardship as well as a team-oriented approach to solving environmental challenges.
- Must have the ability to lift heavy loads, walk long distances, and work in a variety of weather.
- Prior education or experience in environmental management or similar field preferred but not required.
- Experience with GPS/GIS mapping and data processing, preferably using tools such as ArcGIS, ArcGIS online, Survey 123, and FieldMaps is preferred but not required.
- Experience in backcountry orienteering and Leave No Trace is preferred but not required.
Salary : $19