Wildlife Monitor - 3 positions

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land — 14 percent of New York City — including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets.  We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 67 public pools, 51 recreational facilities, 15 nature centers, 14 golf courses, and 14 miles of beaches.  We care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums.  We look after 600,000 street trees, and two million more in parks. We are New York City's principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs.  We are home to free concerts, world-class sports events, and cultural festivals.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Rockaway Beach Endangered Species Nesting Area (RBESNA) is a section of beach approximately 1 mile long (20 city blocks) and about 1 block wide. The site is home to piping plovers, least and common terns, American oystercatchers, black skimmers, as well as other migratory birds that use the site as a safe haven.  NYC Parks is mandated by federal (Endangered Species Act) and state law to provide protection for the piping plover, a New York State Endangered and Federally Threatened species.

Wildlife Monitors will work at the Rockaway Beach Endangered Species Nesting Area to monitor and protect endangered species and conduct community outreach. Wildlife Monitors are responsible for the installation and maintenance of symbolic fencing in addition to their monitoring and protecting duties.

Under supervision, Wildlife Monitors will work weekends and some holidays during the season.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or current student in the field of Biology, Conservation, Environmental Education or related field.
Experience with MS Office Suite and data collection and processing.
Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Wildlife monitoring experience.
Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time.
Public speaking skills.
Ability to plan and lead public educational programs.
Valid New York State driver license.

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $61.00.  Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to an $88.25 background check fee.

Vaccination Requirement: As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.

Learn more at www.nyc.gov/parks. 

POST DATE: 1/21/2022                    

POST UNTIL: FILLED

How to apply:

For more information and to apply, email resume and cover letter to Emily Kelderhouse, Field Crew Leader at Wildlifeunit@parks.nyc.gov

or mail to NYC Parks Wildlife Unit, 1234 Fifth Avenue – 5th floor New York, NY 10029,

Fax: 212-360-2794