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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 6 (Stewardship Assistant) - Connetquot River State Park Reserve

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $21.57 to $21.57 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation 32 - 40 hours per week, Wednesday – Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Schedule (days and/or hours) may be subject to change due to holidays, special programs, or staffing operational needs. Weekends as well as occasional holidays/evenings required.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Suffolk

Street Address Connetqout River State Park Preserve

4090 Sunrise Hwy

City Oakdale

StateNY

Zip Code11769

Duties Description This position entails applying ecological and conservation biology principles to stewardship activities within the diverse Long Island Region of the New York State Parks System. The selected applicant will have a wide range of responsibilities such as responding to regional environmental issues and needs, conducting biological surveys and other field work, report writing, and data management. All of these tasks involve communicating closely with other OPRHP staff and partners. The Park and Recreation Aide 6 (Stewardship Assistant) will work with the Lead Stewardship Assistant under the direct supervision of the Regional Environmental Stewardship Manager.

Note: Housing is not available for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Serve as a resource for park managers and staff to help coordinate operational needs with natural resource protection.
• Apply ecological based skills, with a focus on applied environmental stewardship including biodiversity, conservation, and species and natural community protection.
• Develop and implement on-the-ground stewardship projects and environmental monitoring such as invasive plant removal, restoration planting, vegetation surveys, deer surveys, etc.
• Working closely with regional biologists and other regional staff to implement environmental policies, guidelines, principles, and provide specific guidance into daily activities, project development, plans, and actions.
• Maintaining close communication with other staff on matters pertaining to environmental protection and fostering communication throughout the regional offices and facilities.
• Utilizing NY Natural Heritage Program data and other information to guide plans and actions.
• Helping develop, implement, and maintain pollinator habitat projects throughout region.
• Coordinate with greenhouses wihin the region to identify plant needs, seed collection, planting, etc.
• Assist with planning and implementing forestry management practices such as basal area surveys, Southern Pine Beetle surveys, vegetation surveys, etc.
• Assist with issuance of Scientific Research permits.
• Review trail cam footage and compile data.
• Assist with administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, personnel issues, etc.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No minimum qualification per Civil Service.

Preferred Qualifications:
• • Associates Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
• One year experience in conservation biology, applied resource management, or related field or a Bachelor’s degree in one of the fields liste above or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

The ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:
• Knowledge of New York’s flora and fauna, conservation issues and threats to species and ecosystems
• Plant identification skills.
• Knowledge of invasive plant species of New York.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills with attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of GPS and GIS.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, data management, technical writing, and creative problem-solving skills.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver‘s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be able to work outdoors in extreme conditions (long hours, inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold, exposure to poison ivy, thorns, ticks and other biting insects).
• Must be able to perform work on unpaved, uneven surfaces (tripping hazards).
• Must be able perform work in, on, and around water (rivers, lakes, oceans, etc.)
• Must be physically able to perform strenuous physical labor such as walking long distances carrying field equipment, using hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruners, etc.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employees’ 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 have been met.

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

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

Name Walter Burak

Telephone 631-481-3021

Fax

Email Address Walter.Burak@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Connetquot River State Park Preserve

4090 Sunrise Hwy

City Oakdale

State NY

Zip Code 11769

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 https://parks.ny.gov/regions/long-island/default.aspx.

Please forward your completed application, resume, cover letter, college transcript, 2-3 references by August 11, 2025 to:
Walter Burak at walter.burak@parks.ny.gov AND Yurity Litvinenko at Yurity.Litvinenko@parks.ny.gov.

Parks is actively interviewing for the position. The announcement will be removed once a candidate has been hired.

Contact 631-481-3021 or 631-481-3035 with any questions.


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.