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  • Parks and Recreation Aide 5- Water Quality Program Assistant

    Albany, New York United States New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Full Time From $20.45 to $20.45 Hourly Apr 19, 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 Water Quality Program Assistant will assist the Water Quality Unit with achieving unit goals and will collaborate closely with unit staff. The applicant must be able to work as a member of a small team and be comfortable working in the office and the field. The applicant must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be meticulous in the collection and handling of data. This position may also serve to satisfy a student internship need.

    Duties include but are not limited to:

    • Record daily park beach water quality lab reports and field sheets.
    • Review and assess historical paper files for scanning.
    • Organize and categorize scanned files according to unit needs.
    • Preform quality checks to verify that all entered data and scanned files are complete and accurately stored.
    • Pick-up and drop-off park beach samples from Glimmerglass State Park weekly and HAB samples as needed to labs.
    • Assist with field work preparation including equipment loading, mapping, and coordination with regional staff and/or partners.
    • Potential fieldwork could include collecting water and plant samples on foot or by boat, conducting tests for various water quality parameters, collaborating with partners on data collection, and assisting with aquatic invasive species management.
    • Assist Water Quality Unit staff with other program tasks as needed.

    Minimum Qualifications

    There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.

    Additional Comments

    OPERATING 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.
    • Able to work outdoors in extreme conditions (long hours, inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold, biting insects).
    • Perform work on unpaved, uneven surfaces (tripping hazards).
    • Perform work in, on, and around water (rivers, lakes, oceans, etc.).
    • Must be able to stand, bend, sit, lift, and drive.
    • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    • One year of college with coursework in biology, ecology, natural resources, or related field.
    • proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
    • excellent communication and writing skills.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • • Ability to work early hours and interact with the public professionally.
    • Strong attention to detail and basic understanding of digital file management.
    • Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
    • Excellent communication, data management, technical writing, and creative problem-solving skills.
    • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Experience performing water quality sampling.
    • Previous water quality-related coursework, fieldwork, or professional experience; experience with creating educational materials; proficiency with ArcGIS.
    • Completed or pursuing a degree in biology, environmental science, natural resources, or related field is preferred.
    • NYS Safe Boating Safety Certificate

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

    Closing Date/Time: 05/22/25
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