What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park and Recreation Aide 4 (Environmental Stewardship Technician) Niagara Region position at State of New York - Parks, Recreation & Historic...?
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description • The Environmental Stewardship Technician will assist the Niagara Region Environmental Stewardship team with a variety of projects related to invasive species management, habitat restoration, and stewardship of natural resources with 20 parks in the Niagara Region.• The position is based in DeVeaux Woods State Park, Niagara Falls; however, projects and duties will be in parks throughout the Niagara Region (Erie and Niagara Counties). An OPRHP vehicle will be provided to travel to various parks.• Main job duty involves surveying and mapping of priority invasive species at multiple parks using ArcGIS FieldMaps technology.• Additional job duties may include the removal of invasive species alongside other staff members as part of habitat restoration projects.• Monitoring and data collection of biocontrol agents for Emeral AshBorer (EAB).
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications: • A degree or working towards a degree in environmental sciences, biology, forestry, natural resource stewardship, geoscience, and others. • Experience with invasive plant identification preferred but not necessary.• Experience with GIS systems, a variety of hand tools, and map reading preferred but not necessary.Operational Needs: • Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.• Candidates must be comfortable doing manual labor & working outside in a variety of weather conditions.• Candidates must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to initiate projects and tasks, have good time management and organizational skills, and effectively work with others.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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications: • A degree or working towards a degree in environmental sciences, biology, forestry, natural resource stewardship, geoscience, and others. • Experience with invasive plant identification preferred but not necessary.• Experience with GIS systems, a variety of hand tools, and map reading preferred but not necessary.Operational Needs: • Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.• Candidates must be comfortable doing manual labor & working outside in a variety of weather conditions.• Candidates must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to initiate projects and tasks, have good time management and organizational skills, and effectively work with others.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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.