Job description

Title: Natural Resources Environmental Coordinator (NREC)

Work Locations: NYC Bureau of Water Supply Office in Kingston, NY and SUNY Ulster Campus, Stone Ridge, NY, Remote/hybrid work possible

Salary Range: $45,900 - $51,500

Grant Funded: This is a Grant funded position expected to end June 25, 2023 with the possibility of a renewal.

Position Description:

The role of the Natural Resources Environmental Coordinator (NREC) is to assist New York City Department of Environmental Protection's Natural Resources Division (NRD) in developing and implementing natural resources projects by coordinating interns to aid in conducting applied research and management in areas including invasive species, restoration, wetlands, wildlife studies, aquatic ecology, fisheries, and forestry on New York City water supply watershed lands and waters. This geographic area covers parts of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountain regions of New York (Ulster, Sullivan, Delaware, Greene, Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester counties).

The central tasks for the NREC position will be coordinating the DEP's Environmental Biology Internship Program by:

a. Recruiting and hiring interns at SUNY Ulster through on-campus events and email communication, and guest lecturing or teaching laboratories in related courses

b. Working with faculty and staff at SUNY Ulster and NRD to administer a single-credit independent studies course that will prepare students for the internship

c. Transporting interns to field locations throughout the watershed

d. Managing timekeeping for up to 10 interns and other administrative tasks related to reimbursements and purchasing

e. Coordinating with NRD staff on multiple specific research and management objectives for which the NREC and interns may provide assistance. These include, but are not necessarily limited to:

§ Surveying for invasive species, conducting removal projects where appropriate, and associated data entry

§ Conducting kick-net sampling for stream macroinvertebrates;

§ Assisting in forest inventories, identifying and recording species information, size classes and condition in research plots and associated data entry

§ Assisting in wetland research, monitoring, and delineations

§ Conducting outreach on the above topics to members of the public at outreach events and the development of relevant outreach materials

§ Assisting with expanding a volunteer program to do invasive species removal, native species planting, improving pollinator habitat, other stewardship tasks, and citizen science projects

§ Assisting with other natural resources management program duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements:

· Must have a clean driving record of five or more years and be willing to drive a 15passenger van

· Must have a B.S./B.A. or M.S./M.A. in Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental

Science, Environmental Studies or a related field

· Must be willing to learn new skills

· Must be able to communicate effectively

· Must be able to work in all weather conditions and hike long distances under sometimes difficult conditions, such as extremely hot or cold temperatures, over difficult terrain such as steep slopes

· Must be able to carry heavy equipment

· Must be comfortable speaking in public

· Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite

And

● A commitment to SUNY Ulster’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission and Objectives of providing quality programs and services for a culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse community; qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students and individuals with diverse abilities and interests.

Preferred:

· Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) experience

· Statistical analysis and data management experience

· Experience identifying plants of the northeastern United States

· Experience in group coordination or supervision

Application Process:

The position is open until filled. However, SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

To apply for the position, email the required documents to: resumes@ sunyulster.edu

Submission Requirements

● CV

● Cover letter which discusses your qualifications, interests and your ability to serve a diverse student population.

● 3 professional references

Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered. Only email submissions will be considered.

We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in a department that puts students first. Please go to www.suny ulster.edu foradditional campus community information.

SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.

Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicants to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in a department that puts students first. Please go to www.sunyulster.edu for additional campus community information.

Conditions of Employment

SUNY Ulster mandates that all employees be fully vaccinated and show proof of completed vaccine status at time of hire. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to a disability/medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, you will be required to follow SUNY Ulster policy and process to apply for an accommodation.

Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,900.00 - $51,500.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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