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NY HELP Yes

Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Environmental Education Assistant

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 08

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $40848 to $51694 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation VARIABLE SCHEDULE, expected to work weekends, various shifts, holidays, and special events as required to provide operational coverage.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Nassau

Street Address Environmental Education and Resiliency Center, Hempstead Lake State Park

City West Hempstead

State NY

Zip Code 11552

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 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: One year of experience in environmental education programs OR one year of college study with specialization in natural science, natural resources, or environmental education.“Environmental education” is defined as teaching about or interpreting the natural world, the principles of ecology, natural resources management, and environmental quality management. It deals with the interrelationships of plants, animals, and the non-living environment and emphasizes human interactions with these components.Examples of Acceptable Qualifying Experience: Experience as a naturalist at a nature setting; an instructor in an environmental education program; or as a designer of environmental education programs for youth organizations such as scouting groups, 4 H clubs, YMCA, etc.For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.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.If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Manager and Environmental Educator 1, the Environmental Education Assistant will assist with educational programming for adults, children, school groups, camp groups, and scout groups at the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center. They will also keep detailed records and assist with organizing our volunteer and internship program. Duties include, but are not limited to:• Conduct environmental education programs by leading interpretive walks, preparing and teaching lessons, and presenting slide and film programs. Plan, prepare and build displays, exhibits and other teaching aids.• Assist in researching, writing, and producing educational and promotional materials.• Make arrangements for programs by suggesting program content, scheduling programs and registering participants, and preparing materials and teaching aids.• Clean, repair and maintain facilities, equipment and exhibits.• Assist higher level Environmental Education/Interpretation and Recreation staff by preparing reports, conducting training, supervising seasonal staff and interns as assigned, and performing other support activities.• Keep detailed records and assist with organizing volunteer and internship programs.• Care and maintenance of exhibit animals: ensure all housing is kept clean and that the requirements necessary for the health of the animals are met. Handling of animals will be required including snakes, lizards, and turtles; various amphibians; raptors).• Interact with and help Resiliency Center patrons and assist in display upkeep.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:• Selected candidate must possess and maintain a New York State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License by date of appointment and maintain the license as a term and condition of employment. • Ability to read and understand written and/or verbal material and instructions, ability to do simple math such as add, subtract, multiply and divide, ability to work with Excel, Power Point, MS Word, Access and Canva. • Ability to speak in front of groups• Care for small animals. • The appointee will be expected to work weekends, various shifts, holidays, and special events as required to provide operational coverage.BENEFITS:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:Paid Time Off: • 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays • Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmentHealth Care Benefits:• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional Benefits:• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership• NYS Deferred Compensation• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Paid Parental / Family LeaveLearn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspxThe posted hiring rate is the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 8 ($37,448) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($48,294) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400)

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Name Personnel Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; Personnel Office

625 Belmont Ave.

City West Babylon

State NY

Zip Code 11704

Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications, the Agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local office, your region’s administrative headquarters or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment Please forward your application and resume, if available, to: Personnel Office, 625 Belmont Ave. West Babylon, NY 11704 or to LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov Include “EEA Hempstead” in subject line.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.