Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark and Recreation Aide 4 (Environmental Stewardship Technician) Niagara Region

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $19.04 to $19.04 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 12 weeks from May-August 2026. Flexible hours

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Niagara

Street Address DeVeaux Woods State Park

3180 DeVeaux Woods Drive East

City Niagara Falls

StateNY

Zip Code14305

Job Specifics

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 Ash
Borer (EAB).

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

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.

How to Apply

Name Jillian Harris

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Jillian.Harris@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street DeVeaux Woods State Park

3180 DeVeaux Woods Drive East

City Niagara Falls

State NY

Zip Code 14305

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at:
https://parks.ny.gov/sites/default/files/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Niagara.pdf

Please forward your application and resume to: Jillian.Harris@parks.ny.gov
and indicate "Environmental Stewardship Technician" in the subject line.

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency