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October 27, 2023
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nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov
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Summary
TITLE/GRADE: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR 1 / SG-14
WORK LOCATION: Shirley Chisholm State Park
950 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11239
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/shirleychisholm/details.aspx
REGION: New York City Region
NEGOTIATING UNIT: PEF NU 05 – Professional, Scientific &Technical
JURISDICTIONAL CLASS/ITEM #: Competitive / Item # 8128
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Permanent/Contingent Permanent (Full-Time)
The Environmental Educator 1 is responsible for:
- Developing, conducting, publicizing, and evaluating environmental education courses and programing.
- Coordinating field trips with schoolteachers, principals and other group leaders.
- Preparing lesson plans for a wide range of ages and groups and developing teaching aids.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of programs and revising and modifying courses in response to program needs, changes, deficiencies, and needs of particular groups.
- Working with representatives from schools, colleges, organizations, and the public to promote and coordinate the facilities and programs.
- Planning and conducting workshops for teachers and staff about environmental education programs and concepts.
- Creating monthly environmental education public programs
- Leading public kayaking, fishing, and other outdoor recreation opportunities.
- Planning and leading large scale events such as Wildflower Festival and Treats on the Trails.
- Leading the seasonal weeding program at the park by recruiting volunteers.
- Coordinating important community science projects at the park.
- Creating new public programs geared towards a wide range of audiences and contracting for equipment, performers, and presenters for public programs as needed.
- Developing, preparing, and revising exhibits, newsletters, and other material.
- Conducting research & developing themes and exhibits.
- Preparing and writing informational materials and illustrations for publication.
- Maintaining and modifying exhibits, publications, audiovisual programs, and other material
- Acquiring, cataloging, and maintaining specimens and other teaching materials for programs; Managing and administering collections and exhibits.
- Working with the stewardship team researching and surveying natural and environmental history and community science data collection and monitoring.
- Performing a variety of administrative activities to support programs or park operation
- Recruiting, training, and supervising seasonal educators and SCA members as needed
- Recruiting and leading volunteer events focused on stewardship and park clean-ups
- Promoting events by creating and distributing flyers, newsletters, social media, and emails; working within a budget; purchasing and organizing materials and maintaining accurate inventory; overseeing the upkeep of the Nature Center.
- Participating in region-wide environmental education and stewardship initiatives, and working closely with volunteers, the community, and vendors to assure the Agency’s mission is always met.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Provisional Appointment
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: Bachelor's Degree in biology, ecology, environmental education, environmental interpretation, environmental science, natural history, natural sciences, or a closely related field may substitute for four years of general experience.
NOTE: Individuals appointed provisionally must take, pass and be reachable for appointment from an appropriate Civil Service list.
OPERATING NEEDS:
- Daytime, weekend, holiday, and evening work is required.
- Must have ability to work with groups of all ages; special focus or experience in early childhood education preferred.
- Must have ability and willingness to handle and care for live animals.
- Must have and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License as a term and condition of employment.
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
- May be required to report to other facilities throughout the NYC region on an as needed basis.
TO APPLY:
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 or scanning the QR Code below.
https://parks.ny.gov/regions/new-york-city/default.aspx
Please forward your application and resume, if available, to. You can email your application and resume to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov.
All 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.
POSTING DATE: 10/25/2023
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 11/08/2023
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask or mandate in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency
Compensation Information
SALARY HIRING RATE: $50,678 - $64,693 + ($3,087 Location Pay )
BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit:
- Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave
- Health Care Coverage
- Retirement Plan
- Payroll Deduction Savings Plans
- Tuition Assistance Programs
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Wellness Program (EWP)
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx