Park and Recreation Aide 6 - Invasive Species Strike Team Leader

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/30/25

Applications Due02/21/25

Vacancy ID179853

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark and Recreation Aide 6 - Invasive Species Strike Team Leader

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $20.94 to $20.94 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 0%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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 Connetqout River State Park Preserve

4090 Sunrise Hwy

City Oakdale

StateNY

Zip Code11769

Duties Description The NYS OPRHP Invasive Species Strike Team on Long Island works independently towards the Agency's statewide Invasive Species Management strategy. The strike team primarily performs manual invasive plant removals, as well as surveys and other activities as assigned on State Park lands. The team will report to Connetquot River State Park Preserve in Oakdale and travel to other State Parks on Long Island using agency vehicles. The team will have four members, one of which will be the team leader. Work conditions include uneven terrain, heat, cold, and exposure to poison ivy, thorns, ticks, and biting insects. Appropriate protective equipment will be provided.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Organizing daily activities, troubleshooting minor logistical and mechanical issues
• Ensuring safety of team members
• Field data collection and entry
• Confirming data accuracy during collection
• Writing reports weekly on team activities and progress
• Manual and mechanical removal of invasive species
• Invasive species survey and detection
• Post-removal monitoring
• Restoration planting
• Assisting with creation and updates of invasive species management plans
• Park patron education
  
  

Preferred Qualification

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

• A degree in ecology, botany, environmental studies, forestry, natural resource management, or a relevant discipline, such as aquatic ecology, conservation biology, etc.
• Some supervisory experience.
• Experience with plant identification and a familiarity with invasive species.
• Familiarity with GPS/GIS and ecological monitoring methods.
• Ability to work, and maintain a good attitude, while performing physical work year-round.
• Strong interest in and commitment to environmental stewardship and team-oriented approach to solving environmental challenges.
• Backcountry orienteering and "Leave No Trace" experience a plus.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
  
  

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

Name Walter Burak

Telephone

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 ApplyingPositions will be opened until filled. E-mail a resume, cover letter, three references, and the completed Part 1 Application to Yuriy.Litvinenko@parks.ny.gov and Walter.Burak@parks.ny.gov. If you have any questions, please email or call (631) 481-3035. The part 1 application can be found here: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1LongIsland.pdf