NY HELP Yes
Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Environmental Educator 2 (Moreau Lake State Park)
Occupational Category Education, Teaching
Salary Grade 18
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation 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 Saratoga
Street Address Moreau Lake State Park
605 Old Saratoga Road
City Gansevoort
State NY
Zip Code 12831
Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Manager, the Environmental Educator 2 will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities. Duties include, but are not limited to:- Develops, conducts and evaluates the effectiveness of environmental education and recreational programming for the public which includes leading hands-on and interpretive programs, guided walks, presentations and special events. - Maintains effective communication with Park Management, operations, and maintenance staff regarding pertinent operational needs and information related to programming.- Maintains existing Park partnerships with interest groups and fosters new partnerships by collaborating on projects and initiatives, managing effective communication, and ensuring partnerships' success. - Oversees recruitment, training, scheduling and supervision of volunteers to ensure they effectively support the organization's goals. - Develops programming for schools, teachers, and social groups by assessing needs, developing plans and educational goals, and coordinating field trips for schools and summer camps.- Acts as the liaison to the Friends of Moreau Lake to coordinate projects, volunteer opportunities, events and programming. Attend monthly members meeting. - Trains staff in Nature Center operations and live exhibitory care; procure necessary supplies for operations.- Schedules education and Nature Center staff to ensure operational needs are met. - Creates budget requests for programming supplies, presenters, and events. - Assists Park Management in administering the special events permitting process. - Creates promotional material for social media outlets to advance public outreach. - Facilitates employee enrichment by providing job-related seminars, trainings and certificate programs for lower-level staff. - Ensures accurate attendance records are kept for daily programming, events and Nature Center visitors. - Supervises, trains and evaluates staff on programming and provides annually mandated trainings. - Supervises lower-level operations and maintenance staff in the absence of park management.
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS Qualifications: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 open-competitive 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 two years of experience teaching about or interpreting the natural world.Substitution: An associate degree in biology, ecology, environmental education, environmental interpretation, environmental science, natural history, natural sciences, outdoor recreation or education or a closely related field can substitute for two years of environmental conservation experience. A bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, environmental education, environmental interpretation, environmental science, natural history, natural sciences, outdoor recreation or education or a closely related field may substitute for four years of the environmental conservation experience.Environmental education is defined as teaching about or interpreting the natural world, the principles of ecology, natural resources management, and environmental quality management. It deals with the interrelationships of plants, animals, and the non-living environment and emphasizes human interactions with these components.Examples of Acceptable Qualifying Experience: Experience as a naturalist at a nature setting; an instructor in an environmental education program; or as a designer of environmental education programs for youth organizations such as scouting groups, 4 H clubs, YMCA, etc.Examples of Non-Qualifying Experience: Experience as a teacher of courses such as chemistry, physics, and biology; as a youth leader who carries out pre-established programs; or as a leader of outings for a conservation organization, etc. Administration of an environmental education program must have included responsibility for budgeting, planning, directing, or supervising.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.COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:Reassignment Qualifications:You must be a current New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) employee with one year of permanent, competitive or 55-b/55-c service as Environmental Educator 2, SG-18.Transfer Qualifications:You must be a current New York State employee with one year of permanent, competitive or 55-b/55-c service as Environmental Educator 2, SG-18.55-b/c Qualifications:This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response and meet the minimum qualifications listed above.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:- 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.- Moreau Lake Nature Center houses 2 live rehabbed owls. Federal laws require special permitting for possessing them for education purposes. The incumbent will be required to acquire and maintain a Federal Fish and Wildlife Services Special Purpose Permit for Live and Dead Migratory Birds.- The incumbent will be required to acquire and maintain ACA kayak guide certification.- Must be willing to work outdoors year-round and in all weather conditions.- Must have excellent communication skills and be willing and able to speak publicly to diverse audiences.- Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds continuously and 100 pounds occasionally in the performance of duties.- Must have experience in or demonstrate a willingness to learn the following programs: Facebook, Instagram, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams).- The incumbent will be required to obtain certifications of Red Cross certification in First Aid and CPR/AED during their probation if they do not already possess these certifications at the time of appointment and must maintain as a term and condition of employment.- The incumbent must be available to work daytime, evening, weekends, and holidays as necessary.- Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, as well as with others.Benefits: The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:Paid Time Off:- PEF: 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 cost.Additional 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 / Family LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx. *NY HELPS PROGRAM:For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a permanent 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.Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has recently covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025. Notification to employees regarding a change in their status is forthcoming. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective 6/12/25 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.
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Name Kevin Dinon
Telephone
Fax
Email Address Kevin.Dinon@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Moreau Lake State Park
605 Old Saratoga Road
City Gansevoort
State NY
Zip Code 12831
Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. The employment application (Part 1 - Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at:FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdfPlease forward these three required items by email to: Kevin.Dinon@parks.ny.govOr by mail to: Kevin DinonMoreau Lake State Park605 Old Saratoga Road Gansevoort, NY 12831 Kevin.Dinon@parks.ny.govIt is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency
