2025 - WNY PRISM Terrestrial Invasive Species Program Manager - New York - Sponsored Program of The Research Foundation for The State University of New York

Institute for Community Health Promotion, SUNY at Buffalo State • Buffalo, NY • 12h ago

Title: Terrestrial Invasive Species Program Manager

Location: Buffalo, New York

FTE: Full Time

Annual Salary $58,000 to $60,000

Primary Responsibilities

Coordinate WNY PRISM Terrestrial Invasive Species Program including Early Detection and Response, Crew Assistance Program.

Develop annual Crew Assistance Program request for proposals, review, prioritize and select projects, communicate with program partners and ensure successful completion of projects.

Implement early detection species surveys, site monitoring, rapid response and management efforts.

Hire, train and supervise the WNY PRISM Field Crew Leader (March - October).

Hire, train and supervise summer Invasive Species Management Assistants (3) and assist with additional WNY PRISM hiring efforts including development of job descriptions.

Maintain detailed and organized records for all management activities including surveys, assessments, removal and restoration - ensure field data collection is complete and accurate.

Lead development of data collection protocols, ensure use within WNY PRISM and encourage use among partners.

Ensure all necessary permits, permissions, MOU's, and insurance documents are in place for stewardship activities.

Maintain stewardship supplies and equipment, including tools, truck service, inventory, and related paperwork.

Communicate and work with WNY PRISM partners, including NYS Invasive Species Program partners.

Represent WNY PRISM at meetings and conferences including NYS Invasive Species Program efforts, communicate WNY PRISM achievements.

Assist Coordinator with analysis of management efforts and data-driven prioritization.

Provide quarterly reports on activities to supervisor and attend WNY PRISM staff meetings.

Complete annual programmatic reports and provide to WNY PRISM Coordinator.

Additional Responsibilities

Maintain communication and collaborate with Aquatic and Education Program Managers.

Assist with education and outreach activities including volunteer workdays.

Assist with WNY PRISM office operations including some administrative items.

Assist with grant management and reporting.

Qualifications for the position:

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree required, Master's preferred (Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources or similar preferred).

Required Skill Set:

4 or more years' relevant professional experience.

Experience with use of herbicide - NYS Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (3A) or ability to obtain license within 6 months of start date.

Knowledge of invasive species, invasive species ecology and management.

Strong invasive species and plant identification skills.

Experience with the use and maintenance of stewardship tools and equipment (i.e. herbicide sprayers, hand tools, brush cutters, chain saws, kayaks, vehicles).

Experience with field data collection, including invasive species surveys, and data collection tools -experience with iMapInvasives tools strongly desired (i.e. IMMA).

Experience with ArcGIS including associated tools (i.e. Field Maps, Survey123, ArcGIS Pro).

Excellent time management, interpersonal and communication skills.

Valid Driver License.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with data quality control, management and analysis.

Basic First Aid or Wilderness First Aid training.

Experience training, motivating and supervising staff.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (word, excel, power point, access) and Adobe software.

Comfortable speaking in front of audiences on various topics.

Strong, professional writing skills.

Physical requirements:

Ability to work outdoors, ability to work in inclement weather, and ability to regularly lift 30-50 lbs.

Travel Requirements:

Weekend and evening hours, as well as occasional overnight travel will be required. WNY PRISM has a single, shared work vehicle and use of a personal vehicle will be required when it is not available. Employees will be reimbursed for work related travel, when using a personal vehicle.

This opportunity includes an excellent benefit package and is grant-supported by the SUNY Buffalo State Sponsored Programs Office/Research Foundation. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline:Friday September 26, 2025. Only one document upload allowed in the system.

The Research Foundation (RF) is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the RF are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system and do not receive state fringe benefits. The RF operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.

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