Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

The job title for the vacancy.TitleParks and Recreation Aide 5- Water Quality Program Assistant

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary GradeHourly

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $20.45 to $20.45 Hourly

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 50%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Other (see below)

If 'other' is selected as the workweek type, this field explains what that schedule is. "Other" Explanation 16-week position from mid-May through early-mid September

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 9 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 5 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Main Office

625 Broadway

The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12238

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Water Quality Program Assistant will assist the Water Quality Unit with achieving unit goals and will collaborate closely with unit staff. The applicant must be able to work as a member of a small team and be comfortable working in the office and the field. The applicant must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be meticulous in the collection and handling of data. This position may also serve to satisfy a student internship need.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Record daily park beach water quality lab reports and field sheets.
• Review and assess historical paper files for scanning.
• Organize and categorize scanned files according to unit needs.
• Preform quality checks to verify that all entered data and scanned files are complete and accurately stored.
• Pick-up and drop-off park beach samples from Glimmerglass State Park weekly and HAB samples as needed to labs.
• Assist with field work preparation including equipment loading, mapping, and coordination with regional staff and/or partners.
• Potential fieldwork could include collecting water and plant samples on foot or by boat, conducting tests for various water quality parameters, collaborating with partners on data collection, and assisting with aquatic invasive species management.
• Assist Water Quality Unit staff with other program tasks as needed.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Able to work outdoors in extreme conditions (long hours, inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold, biting insects).
• Perform work on unpaved, uneven surfaces (tripping hazards).
• Perform work in, on, and around water (rivers, lakes, oceans, etc.).
• Must be able to stand, bend, sit, lift, and drive.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• One year of college with coursework in biology, ecology, natural resources, or related field.
• proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• excellent communication and writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• • Ability to work early hours and interact with the public professionally.
• Strong attention to detail and basic understanding of digital file management.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication, data management, technical writing, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience performing water quality sampling.
• Previous water quality-related coursework, fieldwork, or professional experience; experience with creating educational materials; proficiency with ArcGIS.
• Completed or pursuing a degree in biology, environmental science, natural resources, or related field is preferred.
• NYS Safe Boating Safety Certificate

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Sarah Moss

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-419-5126

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address sarah.moss@parks.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street Main Office

625 Broadway

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12238

 

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingIf 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.
Please email your application, resume and three professional references with the subject line “Water Quality Program Assistant 2025” to Sarah Moss (she/her) at sarah.moss@parks.ny.gov or call (518) 419-5126 for additional information. Additionally, you can mail you application and resume to NYS Parks, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY, 12207, Attn: Sarah Moss. Applications by mail must be received by 4/20/2025 in order to be considered.
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.