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

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of The job title for the vacancy. Title Parks and Recreation Aide 6 (Stewardship Assistant) - Connetquot River State Park Reserve The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade Hourly The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $21.57 to $21.57 Hourly Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Labor Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri If 'other' is selected as the workweek type, this field explains what that schedule is. "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. The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 40 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 8 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 4:30 AM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County Suffolk The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Connetqout River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Hwy The city where the vacancy is located. City Oakdale The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 11769 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. 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. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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 regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS: Must possess and maintain a valid drivers 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: Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Walter Burak The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone ... The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address ... Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Hwy The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Oakdale The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 11769 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying If 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 Please forward your completed application, resume, cover letter, college transcript, 2-3 references by August 11, 2025 to: Walter Burak at ... AND Yurity Litvinenko at .... Parks is actively interviewing for the position. The announcement will be removed once a candidate has been hired. Contact ... or ... 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.