Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleProgram Research Specialist 1 / Program Research Specialist Trainee 1/2 (NS) NYS HELPS

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12238

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Program Research Specialist 1/Trainee will report directly to the Program Research Specialist 2, SG 23 and is assigned to the sustainability unit within the Bureau of Operations. The Program Research Specialist 1/Trainee will play an important role in advancing NYS EO22 goals by assisting in the management and implementation of programs that enhance sustainability across state parks, complementing the operational focus of the Agency sustainability manager.
Job Duties:

1.Program Development and Coordination:
-Collaborate with the Agency Sustainability Manager to develop and implement waste reduction, energy efficiency, and broader sustainability programs across state parks.
-Ensure alignment of park activities with sustainability goals outlined in NYS EO22.
-Coordinate with park managers and regional staff to integrate sustainability practices into daily operations.


2.Education and Outreach:
-Develop and deliver educational programs and materials to promote sustainable practices among park staff, volunteers, and visitors.
-Engage with staff, local communities and stakeholders to foster partnerships and support for sustainability initiatives.


3.Monitoring and Evaluation:
-Assist in monitoring the effectiveness of sustainability programs and initiatives, including waste reduction efforts and energy efficiency measures.
-Collect and analyze data to assess progress towards sustainability targets and identify areas for improvement.
-Prepare reports and presentations on sustainability metrics and achievements for internal and external stakeholders.


4.Project Coordination:
-Manage various sustainability projects within state parks, ensuring timely implementation and adherence to project goals.
-Collaborate with park staff and external partners to plan and execute initiatives related to green purchasing, pollution reduction, and resource conservation.


5..Stakeholder Engagement:
-Foster relationships with concessionaires, Friends Groups, and community organizations to promote sustainability initiatives and secure support for projects.
-Represent state parks in sustainability meetings, conferences, and public forums to advocate for environmental stewardship.


6.Compliance and Reporting Support:
-Assist in ensuring compliance with state regulations and guidelines related to environmental sustainability and waste management.
-Support in preparing documentation and reports required for regulatory compliance and funding opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed.
For all candidates, you MUST submit proof of successful completion of the educational requirements to the hiring agency at the time of the employment interview or you will not be considered for appointment. Failure to meet the educational requirements by June 30, 2023, may result in your removal from the eligible list.
Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You will be required to provide this information to the hiring agency at the time of interview.
New York State residency is not required.


You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:

(If State Agency Service is required (i.e. 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 transfers)):
If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.

NY HELPS or 55-b/c Qualifications:HELPS Qualifications:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Program Research Specialist Trainee 1, SG-14:

A bachelor's degree or higher including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in biostatistics, data analysis, or data modeling, economics, econometrics, mathematics**, research methods, or statistics.

Program Research Specialist Trainee 2, SG-16:

A bachelor's degree or higher including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in biostatistics, data analysis, or data modeling, economics, econometrics, mathematics**, research methods, or statistics, and one year of professional research experience performing the collection, manipulation (e.g., data construction, merging data files, data cleaning, working with data files containing different levels of data) and evaluation of quantitative data.

Program Research Specialist 1, SG-18:

Either 1. A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in biostatistics, data analysis, data modeling, economics, econometrics, mathematics**, research methods, or statistics and two years of professional research experience performing the collection, manipulation (e.g., data construction, merging data files, data cleaning, working with data files containing different levels of data) and evaluation of quantitative data directed toward review, analysis, and presentation related to program operations.

OR

2. A master's degree or higher including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in biostatistics, data analysis, or data modeling, economics, econometrics, *mathematics, research methods, or statistics AND one year of professional research experience performing the collection, manipulation (e.g., data construction, merging data files, data cleaning, working with data files containing different levels of data) and evaluation of quantitative data directed toward review, analysis, and presentation related to program operations.


**Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

If you are a veteran or an individual with a disability and would like to apply for the Department of Civil Service’s 55-b/c Program, please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/ for more information.
Subsequent 55-b/c Qualifications:
A subsequent 55-b/c appointment may be considered if you have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service and have a current Civil Service 55-b/c letter of eligibility.

Reassignment Qualifications:
Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Program Research Specialist 1, SG 18 if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Professional Careers Opportunities eligible list for this location, if one exists.


Provisional Qualifications:
In the absence of an eligible list(s) with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be meet the following minimum qualifications:

A bachelor's degree or higher including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in biostatistics, data analysis, or data modeling, economics, econometrics, mathematics**, research methods, or statistics.

The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable at the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.



52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Grade 16 or higher. The service must be in a title that Civil Service has deemed transfer eligible to the position

Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service deemed qualifying by Civil Service.

Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

Additional Comments If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.

Benefits:

The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

Paid Time Off:

• PEF: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• PEF: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.

Health Care Benefits:

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits:

• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental / Family Leave

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

*NY HELPS PROGRAM:

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a permanent non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam.

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

Depending on each applicant's experience and/or current salary if employed by New York State already, the appointment may be made to the Program Research Specialist Trainee 1, Program Research Specialist Trainee 2, or the Program Research Specialist 1 titles. Included below is a breakdown of the salary at each level of the traineeship:

• Program Research Specialist Trainee 1, SG 14: $53,764- $68.630
• Program Research Specialist Trainee 2, SG 16: $59.994- $76,359
• Program Research Specialist 1 SG 18: $66,951- $85,138

Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

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

How to Apply

Name Annette Sattinger

Telephone

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12239

 

Notes on ApplyingTO APPLY:

If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please forward your resume to employment@parks.ny.gov with the Subject line “Program Research Specialist 1, item 179” or mail your resume to Annette Sattinger, Human Resources, 625 Broadway, Albany NY 12238.

All qualified persons are invited an encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and operational needs for the position.