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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Invasive Species Strike Team Leader
Occupational Category No Preference
Salary Grade Hourly
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $23.43 to $23.43 Hourly
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Labor Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Shift will be discussed at the time of the interview
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 12 AM
To 11:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Suffolk
Street Address Connetquot River State Park Preserve
City Oakdale
State NY
Zip Code 11769
Minimum Qualifications No Civil Service Minimum QualificationsPreferred Qualifications:• A degree or coursework in forestry, environmental studies, ecology, natural resource management, or a relevant discipline, such as aquatic ecology, conservation biology, etc.• Some supervisory experience.
Duties Description POSITION OVERVIEW: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, education, 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.• Park patron education.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.• 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 in spring, summer, and fall conditions.• 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.Duration: Seasonal appointment for approximately 26 weeks (June – October). Full time (40 hours/week).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Yuriy Litvinenko
Telephone
Fax
Email Address Yuriy.litvinenko@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Box 505
City Oakdale
State NY
Zip Code 11769
Notes on Applying E-mail a resume, cover letter, three references, and the completed Part 1 Application to Yuriy.litvinenko@parks.ny.gov.The part 1 application can be found here: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1LongIsland.pdf.Please insert the words “Invasive Species - Team Leader” in the subject line.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.
