CCE of Saratoga County Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Stewards – Along the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, NY

High School Diploma or GED.

At least 18 years of age.

Experience, knowledge, coursework or an interest in a career in natural resources or related fields.

Ability to work independently at program boat launch sites.

Ability to work a full-time schedule, Thursday through Monday, including weekends and holidays.

Ability to meet occasional travel requirements associated with this position. A valid NYS driver's license with the ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.

Commitment to helping deliver diverse, equitable, and inclusive programs.

Program Skills – Ability to effectively deliver related AIS programs. Ability demonstrate and teach AIS prevention techniques. Serve as an effective subject matter resource.

Communication Skills: Ability to frequently and effectively communicate with recreational boaters, anglers, other park patrons, employees, and others.

Computer Skills: MS Office Suite and using a tablet for Survey123 WIPSA data collection.

Work Environment – In addition to the Working Conditions, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. This position works constantly at outdoor boat launch sites and in weather conditions including exposure to the sun, extreme heat, wind, water, precipitation, and cold. This position frequently lifts, moves or transports program supplies and materials. This position frequently stands and walks and frequently positions self (e.g. pulling, bending, reaching, touching, kneeling, using hands to feel/reach) while inspecting watercraft and/or demonstrating proper AIS preventative watercraft cleaning and launching techniques. This position requires the ability to safely operate small manually operated watercraft (e.g. kayak, canoe, etc.). This position frequently performs and demonstrates AIS surveying and removal techniques (e.g. rake toss, etc.).

College degree or coursework in natural resources or related fields.

Deliver existing education and outreach to the general public regarding standardized Clean, Drain, Dry practices and aquatic invasive species.

Demonstrate proper AIS preventative boat cleaning and launching techniques.

Visually inspect boats for aquatic invasive species.

Provide handouts and educational materials to the public provided by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

Serve as subject matter resource for AIS programs. Provide standard responses.

Interact with program participants (recreational boaters, anglers, other park patrons, and others) as part of program delivery.

Foster acceptance of the AIS programs, methods and policies to address community and individual needs and consider diverse audiences.

Represent Capital Region PRISM and CCE before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell or other land grant universities as part of program delivery.

Assist in collection and processing of AIS samples.

Use rake to remove aquatic plant material from boat ramp at launch sites.

Use tablet to upload survey data to WISPA.

Effectively maintain existing relationships with volunteers, program participants, outside organizations, and others to help ensure robust and sustained program participation.

Prepare and submit timecards, expense reports.

Use small watercraft (kayak, canoe, etc.) to assist in aquatic sampling on a limited basis with direct supervision or conduct removals in community outreach events to the public.

Provide information for preparation of reports, impact statements, and success stories on program progress and accomplishments for funders, advisory committees, and others as necessary.

Serve as staff liaison to park staff, NYS staff and others.

In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.

Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.

Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.

Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.

Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers and the public.

Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.

Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Saratoga County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.

Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.