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  • Parks and Recreation Aide 5 (Stewardship Technician)

    Staatsburg, New York United States New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Full Time From $20.45 to $20.45 Hourly May 08, 2025
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    New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

    The mission of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources. From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York's 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you! New York's state parks... With all there is to see and do, how will you spend your time? NEW YORK STATE IS KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARKS! Come work with us, and... Be a part of the premier park system in the United States - with more than 250 state parks, historic sites, golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, marinas, trails, and museums and nature centers. Work in some of the most beautiful, scenic, and historic places New York State has to offer. Make a tangible impact on your community. Parks are for everyone, and all are welcome here: People of every age, ability, color, or creed belong here – without exceptions – yourself included! People of every kind come visit us in order to have experiences – and at OPRHP, we get to be part of these special times in truly meaningful ways. See how you can make a difference as a part of Team OPRHP! State parks and historic sites are staffed by a core of permanent employees who work year-round to maintain these precious resources. During the peak of our operating season (May through September) the permanent staff is supplemented by several thousand seasonal employees who work to ensure that our patrons have a positive and safe experience when visiting our sites.

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    Job Description

    Duties Description

    The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is seeking two Stewardship Technicians to work in the Taconic Region, which covers the State Parks in Columbia, Duchess, Putnam, and Westchester counties. The technicians will work closely with regional and statewide stewardship staff to meet stewardship goals. The work will focus largely on conducting the field work on projects that involve the protection of rare, threatened, and endangered species and natural communities on State Park lands and historic sites throughout the region. At times, this position will require hiking long distances, as well as working on uneven and steep terrain and in inclement weather. There will be some evening/night and weekend work required for Blanding’s turtle nest monitoring.

    Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Support regional stewardship staff in planning and implementing on-the-ground projects (primarily invasive species and habitat restoration projects) to meet regional goals.
    • Survey, manage, and monitor invasive species in the field (aquatic and terrestrial plants, forest pests/pathogens).
    • Collect and manage field data using standardized methods (Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, GIS).
    • Maintain project information and reports in statewide databases (DESP, AGOL, iMap).
    • Provide guidance and support to Facility Management, field staff, and volunteers (ECC, SCA, partners, etc.).
    • Assist with other field-based stewardship projects (e.g., Blanding’s turtle work, coverboards, water quality).
    • Other duties to be determined by senior regional stewardship staff.

    Minimum Qualifications

    NO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS TITLE PER CIVIL SERVICE.

    Additional Comments

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    Required Skills/Abilities:
    • The candidate must be available to work a variable schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
    • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
    • Have one season or more of experience with invasive species identification and control methods.
    • Ability to communicate in writing and to read and comprehend written material.
    • Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons and professionally represent the agency.
    • Experience creating and editing maps, shapefiles, ecological methods using ArcGIS Desktop or ArcGIS Online.
    • Experience collecting data using mobile applications.
    • Experience using and maintaining hand tools and outdoor power equipment.

    The ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:
    • Backcountry orienteering and Leave No Trace experience.
    • First Aid/CPR certification.
    • A degree or experience in forestry, environmental studies, ecology, natural resources management, or a relevant discipline.
    • Excellent organizational skills in a field setting.
    • Ability to maintain a positive attitude while performing light to heavy physical labor in a variety of field conditions and demonstrating safe working practices.
    • Strong interest in and commitment to environmental stewardship and team-oriented approach to solving environmental challenges.

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

    Closing Date/Time: 05/21/25
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