SUMMER 2009 SEASONAL JOB OPENINGS
Two Openings (Apply ASAP – interviews during early May)
EMPLOYER: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; Division of Lands and Forests
JOB TITLE: Park and Recreation Aide (Campground Outreach and Survey Coordinator)
LOCATION: One position in Catskills mountains (office location to be determined), one position in Warrensburg DEC Office (Adirondacks)
WAGES: $10.00 to $14.00 per hour, based on experience
START AND END DATES: May/Early June through Late Summer/Early Fall (Actual start and end dates TBD)
GENERAL WORK DUTIES: Coordinate and implement forest pest outreach and education in DEC campgrounds in Catskills or Adirondacks by:
• Conducting face to face camper and campground staff surveys,
• Installing and checking emerald ash borer traps,
• Scheduling and conducting forest pest interpretive programs at campgrounds,
• Participating in outreach events and providing other related duties as needed,
• Reaching out to local firewood vendors with firewood regulation information and conducting a survey,
• Preparing project summary report (based on campground survey results),
• Participating in conference calls and submitting bi-monthly updates to project team.
REQUIREMENTS: -Two years of college with an emphasis in
environmental/forestry issues
-Valid New York State Driver’s License
- Knowledge of basic computer concepts (i.e. Excel, Word,
PowerPoint)
-Outgoing personality and strong public speaking skills
TO APPLY, please send cover letter and résumé to
mxking@gw.dec.state.ny.us (Maria King) and
eckurth@gw.dec.state.ny.us (Emily Kurth)