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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/16/14

Applications Due04/29/14

Vacancy ID13444

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Rec Aide 6-Invasives Species Strike Team Supervisor-Long Island and New York City Regions

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $13.55 to $13.55 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Suffolk

Street Address Connetquot River State Park PReserve

City Bohemia

StateNY

Zip Code11716

Minimum Qualifications Qualifications:
• A degree related to forestry, environmental studies, ecology, natural resource management, or a relevant discipline such as conservation biology.
• One year supervisory experience
• A working knowledge of GPS and ecological monitoring methods.
• The ability to work in rough terrain in summer conditions.
• Some knowledge of invasive New York flora and fauna.
• Strong interest in and commitment to environmental stewardship and team-oriented approach to solving environmental challenges.
• First Aid and CPR certification as a minimum WFR preferred.
• Must possess a valid NY driver’s license.
• Camping skills and equipment.
• Backcountry leadership and Leave No Trace camping knowledge is required.
• NOLS or Outward Bound training a plus.

Duties Description Invasive Species Strike Team Supervisor is responsible for a three person team of Invasive Species Strike Team Specialists under the Regional Natural Resource Steward-Biologist. These Invasive Species Strike Teams are a crucial component of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) statewide Invasive Species Management Program. Strike teams perform surveys, manual removals, education and other activities as assigned on State Park lands. Projects are prioritized and vary from rare plant protection to larger scale partnership projects.

Strike teams will travel across assigned OPRHP Regions, and will be expected to camp when necessary. See http://nysparks.com/regions/default.aspx for OPRHP regional information.
There will be five Invasive Species Strike Teams statewide, all working independently towards the same Agency goals.

Duties:
Strike Team supervisors are expected to be extremely reliable, independent and motivated with experience in natural resource management; flexibility, problem solving and leadership skills are necessary. At least one year of experience with invasives species identification and control methods is preferred. Supervisor must have past experience delegating tasks, working in a team and being responsible for the safety of others. Primary duties include supervision of manual and sometimes mechanical removal of invasive species, management and submission of both paper and electronic field data, and insuring post-removal monitoring is complete. The supervisor will meet twice weekly with supervising biologist for briefing and debriefing. Some overnight camping trips will be necessary.

Additional Comments 1 position available.

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

Name Ariana Newell

Telephone

Fax 631-224-8435

Email Address Ariana.Newell@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Regional Environmental Office

P.O. Box 247

City Babylon

State NY

Zip Code 11702

 

Notes on ApplyingMail, email or send by FAX, a cover letter and resume. Include three work references with contact name, name of business/facility, email and phone number.

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