NY HELP Yes
Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Environmental Educator 1 (NY HELPS) - Connetquot River State Park
Occupational Category Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade 14
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $53764 to $68630 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Variable; Wednesday - Sunday or Tuesday - Saturday
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Suffolk
Street Address Connetquot River State Park Preserve - Regional Environmental Education Office
4090 Sunrise Highway
City Oakdale
State NY
Zip Code 11769
Duties Description Under the direction of the Environmental Educator 2, the Environmental Educator 1 will develop environmental programming & public events for school groups and public audiences. In addition, they will provide impromptu pop-up programs at park facilities and supervise seasonal staff. This role will also require coordinating and supporting environmental educational programs at other parks in the region. Duties will include, but are not limited to:- Coordinate and manage the Shark Shack at Robert Moses State Park, a public outreach program focused on shark awareness and education.- Coordinate Horseshoe Crab Monitoring Program on behalf of NY State Parks, including monitoring, tagging, volunteer coordination, and submitting all collected data to partner organization.- Build relationships with partner organizations to promote citizen science programs at park facilities.- Coordinate and support environmental education programs at other parks in the region.- Supervise and train seasonal staff.- Prepare lesson plans and activities for a wide range of ages and groups and develop teaching aids.- Coordinate and schedule with school, scout, and camp staff for visits and/or field trips to the parks.- All administrative aspects of the program, including hiring paperwork, reporting hours for payroll, purchasing supplies, and program attendance.- Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and revise and modify content in response to program needs, changes, deficiencies, and needs of particular groups.- Upkeep of grounds and facilities in coordination with the maintenance staff, as related to educational programs. - Assist with revenue; prepare reports as required.- Provide assistance to park patrons to resolve complaints and situations
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Competitive Appointment: To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment, transfer or reinstatement in accordance with Civil Service Law.For Permanent Non-Competitive NY HELPS Appointment:This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:Four years of experience in environmental conservation in a professional or technical capacity or professional teaching of environmental education AND one year of experience teaching about or interpreting the natural world.SUBSTITUTION: An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle- Must have ability to work with groups of all ages;- Must have ability and willingness to handle and care for live animals.- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.- Candidates may be required to report to other facilities throughout the region on an as needed basis for conferences and meetings.Must have the ability to follow directions and communicate with staff, public, and respond to patrons' concerns or complaints in an effective and positive manner.BENEFITS INFORMATION:BENEFITS:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:Paid Time Off: - PEF and CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays. - PEF: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.Health Care Benefits: - Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs - Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional Benefits: - New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership - NYS Deferred Compensation - Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - Paid Parental Leave Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx. Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.If applicable, for example: The hiring rate listed combines the statutory hiring rate for PEF Grade 14 ($53,764) with the Location Pay ($4,000). Similarly, the job rate posted is a combination of the statutory job rate ($68,630) and the Location Pay ($4,000).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Personnel Office
Telephone
Fax
Email Address LongIsland.Employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
City West Babylon,
State NY
Zip Code 11704
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 https://parks.ny.gov/regions/long-island/default.aspx.Please forward your application and resume to LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov. Please include "Environmental Educator 1 - Connetquot" in the subject line of your email for consideration. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to describe their experience accurately and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs. POSTING DATE: 1/5/2026 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 1/19/2026 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency
