NY HELP Yes Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Title Biologist 1 (Ecology) - Thousand Islands Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 50% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Jefferson Street Address 401 West Main Street 2nd Floor City Sackets Harbor State NY Zip Code 13685 Duties Description The Biologist 1 (Ecology) will serve as an Environmental Stewardship Biologist within an Environmental Stewardship District and is responsible for the planning, implementation, and managing conservation strategies within the district, as well as the coordination with facilities to incorporate environmental considerations into park operations. This position will coordinate with team staff and district managers to implement environmental policies and principles; develop plans, projects, and trainings; oversee on-the-ground conservation work. They collaborate across regions in their district to provide place-based expertise. Environmental Stewardship Biologists directly supervise Fish and Wildlife Technicians, as well as any additional members of the Environmental Stewardship Teams, such as seasonal staff. Duties include but are not limited to: u2022 Works closely with regional staff to implement environmental policies, guidelines, principles, and incorporate specific guidance into daily activities, project development, plans, and actions to minimize impacts on the natural environment u2022 Applies principles of ecological resource management including protecting and restoring specific species and/or habitats, and evaluating environmental conditions u2022 Identifies regional priority conservation targets and threats u2022 Leads the development of park environmental stewardship plans for facilities u2022 Identifies threats to biodiversity in the parks and makes recommendations based on scientific data u2022 Supervises coordinator-level staff and oversees regional environmental stewardship teams, including recruitment and training u2022 Coordinates volunteers in implementing stewardship activities u2022 Develops and implements on-the-ground stewardship plans and projects, including all associated tasks u2022 Develops scientific expertise on existing natural assets in their parks, including rare species and significant natural communitiesu2022 Oversees environmental equipment in the region, such as Trimble units or sampling devices u2022 Writes and manages environmental stewardship grants and contracts designed to facilitate the restoration and protection of natural assets u2022 Conducts field investigations to compile information pertaining to environmental impacts of various projects and actions u2022 Utilizes NYNHP data and other information to guide plans and actions u2022 Maintains close communication with other staff on matters pertaining to environmental protection and fostering communication throughout the regional offices and facilities u2022 Analyzes data, writes reports, and develops presentations u2022 Uses GIS for data analysis and creation of maps u2022 Organizes and provides training for environmental stewardship team and other staff, including Capital and Operations u2022 Conducting outreach to resource agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private sector partners to gather up-to-date information and build partnerships so stewardship efforts can be informed and supported u2022 Monitors the effectives of conservation strategies and adapts management appropriately Minimum 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 55b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: Biologist Trainee 1 (Ecology), SG 14:A bachelor's or higher degree including or supplemented by with 18 semester credit hours in aquatic ecosystem restoration and enhancement, behavior of fish, behavior of wildlife, behavioral ecology, biology of fish, biology of wildlife, biostatistics, biomonitoring, conservation biology, conservation ecology, community ecology, community dynamics, ecological data analysis, ecological modeling and design, ecological risk assessment, ecology, ecology and management of invasive species, ecology of fish, ecology of freshwater or marine organisms, ecology of freshwater wetlands, ecology of wildlife, ecology of plants, ecology of habitats, ecosystems, ecotoxicology, environmental contamination, environmental toxicology, endangered species, entomology, environmental impact analysis, environmental impact assessment, forest ecology, fisheries management, habitat analysis, habitat geographic information system (GIS) analysis, habitat protection, habitat quality, habitat evaluation, habitat management, habitat restoration, herpetology, hydrogeomorphology, hydrobiology, hydrology, ichthyology, limnology, mammalian ecology, mammalogy, management of habitats management of populations, marine ecology, mycorrhizal ecology, ornithology, plant ecology, population dynamics, population ecology, population management, population analysis, restoration and management, research in ecology, statistics in ecology, stream resource protection, systems ecology, urban wildlife, urban habitats, watershed-based conservation, watershed-based management, wetland resources, wetland restoration, wetland science, wetland and stream resources, or wildlife management.Examples of Non-qualifying Courses: agriculture or domestic animal specialties, climate change, earth science, dendrology, environmental ethics, environmental planning, evolution, extinction, forest or forestry resources management, human population dynamics, human ecology, oceanography, silvicultural, taxonomy, water pollution control.For Biologist Trainee 2 (Ecology), SG-16 you must also have:Either 1. One year of professional experience in ecology; OR2. A master's degree in natural science or natural resources.Biologist 1 (Ecology), SG-18 you must also have:Either 1. Two years of professional experience in ecology; OR2. A PhD in natural science or natural resources; OR3. Certification by the Ecological Society of America as a Certified Ecologist.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. Your name will be restricted from appointment from the eligible list until your position is covered-in to the competitive class by action of the New York State Civil Service Commission or otherwise obtain permanent competitive status in the position.Eligible List Appointment: Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable on the professional career opportunities eligible list. 70.1 Transfer Qualifications: One year of permanent competitive service as a Biologist 1 (Marine), Biologist 1 (Aquatic), Biologist 1 (Wildlife) or Biologist 1 (Ecology) for transfer in accordance with Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. 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 Approved Salary Ranges: u2022 Biologist Trainee 1 (Ecology), SG-14 - $53,764 - $68,630Biologist Trainee 2 (Ecology), SG-16 - $59,994 - $76,359Biologist 1 (Ecology), SG-18 - $66,951- $85,138Benefits: The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:Paid Time Off:u2022 PEF: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays. u2022 PEF: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.Health Care Benefits:u2022 Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.u2022 Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits:u2022 New York State Employeesu2019 Retirement System (ERS) Membershipu2022 NYS Deferred Compensationu2022 Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bondsu2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)u2022 Paid Parental / Family LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: 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.Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam.This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Annette Sattinger Telephone Fax Email Address Address Street 625 Broadway City Albany State NY Zip Code 12238 Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please forward your cover letter, resume and transcripts to Annette Sattinger at with the subject line u201cBiologist 1 (Ecology) Item #9559.u201dAll qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
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Biologist 1 (Ecology) - Thousand Islands