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Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of
Title Environmental Education Assistant
Occupational Category Education, Teaching
Salary Grade Hourly
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $18.90 to $18.90 Hourly
Employment Type Part-Time
Part-time Percent 100%
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 40%
Workweek Mon-Fri
"Other" Explanation
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7 AM
To 2:30 PM
Flextime allowed?
Mandatory overtime?
Compressed workweek allowed?
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Franklin
Street Address 90 Camp Colby Road
City Saranac Lake
State NY
Zip Code 12983
Minimum Qualifications One year experience in Environmental Education programs; or one year of college study with specialization in natural science, natural resources, or Environmental Education.
Duties Description 1) Education: Teach programs independently in school classrooms and conduct programs for adults and the general public in both indoor and outdoor settings.2) Actively participate in the NYSDEC Environmental Education Camp Program through staff training, review of camp programs, leading camper programs, maintaining health and safety protocols and assisting with maintaining program materials during and after camp season.3) Teacher Training Assistance: Help education staff conduct educator workshops using national Environmental Education programs such as Projects WILD, Learning Tree and WET (Water Education for Teachers).4) Public Outreach: Speak with the public at fairs, festivals, colleges,orother events on the mission and goals of NYSDEC and to educatethe public about the environment and natural resources as well as to assist in searching for seasonal camp staff for the NYSDEC Environmental Education Camp Program and promoting such program.5) Support: Assist education staff with answering questions fromthe public, scheduling programs, creating lesson plans, filingdocuments, maintaining collections and supplies, supporting NYSDEC Environmental Education Camp Program at Camp Colby and Pack Forest.
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. Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.Travel and working early morning, evenings and weekends will be required, some overnight travel to be expected. Actual work schedule, duties, and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview.This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/2025, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date. DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
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 Applying Please mail/email your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy #24-156757 on your resume and in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.
