Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleEnvironmental Educator 1 - NY HELPS

Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching

Salary Grade14

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

Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $66634 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 40%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Onondaga

Street Address Onondaga Lake Visitors Center

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13207

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

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

To be eligible for appointment under NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below:

Non-competitive qualifications:

Open Competitive: four years of experience in environmental conservation in a professional or technical capacity or professional teaching of environmental education and one year of experience teaching about or interpreting the natural world.
Substitution: An associate degree in biology, ecology, environmental education, environmental interpretation, environmental science, natural history, natural sciences,
outdoor recreation or education or a closely related field can substitute for two years of environmental conservation experience. A bachelor's degree in biology, ecology,
environmental education, environmental interpretation, environmental science, natural history, natural sciences, outdoor recreation or education or a closely related field may
substitute for the four years of the environmental conservation experience.

Competitive qualifications:

Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC
or

Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.
or

55-b/55-c Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below and include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55-b/55-c program. Open competitive minimum qualifications (provided for 55b/c candidates):

Open Competitive: four years of experience in environmental conservation in a professional or technical capacity or professional teaching of environmental education and one year of experience teaching about or interpreting the natural world.
Substitution: An associate degree in biology, ecology, environmental education, environmental interpretation, environmental science, natural history, natural sciences,
outdoor recreation or education or a closely related field can substitute for two years of environmental conservation experience. A bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, environmental education, environmental interpretation, environmental science, natural history, natural sciences, outdoor recreation or education or a closely related field may
substitute for the four years of the environmental conservation experience.

Duties Description This position will be located primarily at the Onondaga Lake Visitor Center (OLVC).

Job duties include:

Administering Education and Outreach Programs and Events
• Planning and conducting public programs, and programs for groups such as Scout troops and community groups, DEC Fisheries accessible family fishing days, during the week and on weekends
• Coordinating major events at OLVC, including I Love My Park Day, Outdoors Day, and other events as may be developed, with assistance.
• Assisting with programming for historically underserved and non-traditional audiences and Salmon River Fish Hatchery tours
• Assisting in the general operations of Onondaga Lake Visitor Center as needed
• Assisting with Day in the Life events throughout the region
• Offer programming at Conservation Field Days

Collaboration with Partners
• Developing local partnerships to expand OLVC use
• Partnering with DEC programs highlighting agency priorities such as climate resiliency, sustainable living, and pollinator and native species outreach and renewable energy options with demonstration sites
• Attending career days, fairs, festivals, and other events to promote outdoor recreation, DEC camps, teacher workshops, career pathways and DEC messages as schedule allows

Educator Trainings and Support
• Training and supporting educators in environmental literacy and using the outdoors as a classroom
• Conducting presentations during seasonal teacher institutes and workshops at conferences and trainings
• Conducting educator workshops in Projects WILD, WET and Learning Tree, Day in the Life, and other similar NYSDEC-sponsored resources for educators

Mentoring Interns
• Assisting with training, mentoring, and evaluating local university interns in interpretation methods and scientific concepts creating a “teaching lab”

Other Duties as assigned.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Contact Information

Name Karen Price

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease mail/email your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #24-168867 on your resume and in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.