Biologist 1 (Ecology) - Trainee 1 & 2 (NY HELPS) Taconic Region

Date Posted:

05/06/26

Applications Due:

05/20/26

Vacancy ID:

215578 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of TitleBiologist 1 (Ecology)

• Trainee 1 & 2 (NY HELPS) Taconic Region Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers Salary Grade18 Bargaining UnitPS&T
• Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassCompetitive Class Travel Percentage50% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week37.

5 Workday From9 AM To5 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

Yes Location CountyDutchess Street AddressMills Norrie State Park

• Regional Office 9 Old Post Rd CityStaatsburg StateNY Zip Code12580 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionThe Biologist 1 (Ecology) will serve as an Environmental Stewardship Biologist within an Environmental Stewardship District and is responsible for the planning, implementation, and managing conservation strategies within the district, as well as the coordination with facilities to incorporate environmental considerations into park operations.

This position will coordinate with team staff and district managers to implement environmental policies and principles; develop plans, projects, and trainings; oversee on-the-ground conservation work. They collaborate across regions in their district to provide place-based expertise. Environmental Stewardship Biologists directly supervise Fish and Wildlife Technicians, as well as any additional members of the Environmental Stewardship Teams, such as seasonal staff. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Works closely with regional staff to implement environmental policies, guidelines, principles, and incorporate specific guidance into daily activities, project development, plans, and actions to minimize impacts on the natural environment
• Applies principles of ecological resource management including protecting and restoring specific species and/or habitats, and evaluating environmental conditions
• Identifies regional priority conservation targets and threats
• Leads the development of park environmental stewardship plans for facilities
• Identifies threats to biodiversity in the parks and makes recommendations based on scientific data
• Supervises coordinator-level staff and oversees regional environmental stewardship teams, including recruitment and training
• Coordinates volunteers in implementing stewardship activities
• Develops and implements on-the-ground stewardship plans and projects, including all associated tasks
• Develops scientific expertise on existing natural assets in their parks, including rare species and significant natural communities
• Oversees environmental equipment in the region, such as Trimble units or sampling devices
• Writes and manages environmental stewardship grants and contracts designed to facilitate the restoration and protection of natural assets
• Conducts field investigations to compile information pertaining to environmental impacts of various projects and actions
• Utilizes NYNHP data and other information to guide plans and actions
• Maintains close communication with other staff on matters pertaining to environmental protection and fostering communication throughout the regional offices and facilities
• Analyzes data, writes reports, and develops presentations
• Uses GIS for data analysis and creation of maps
• Organizes and provides training for environmental stewardship team and other staff, including Capital and Operations
• Conducting outreach to resource agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private sector partners to gather up-to-date information and build partnerships so stewardship efforts can be informed and supported
• Monitors the effectives of conservation strategies and adapts management appropriately Minimum QualificationsThis 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 55b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position.

The qualifications are:

Biologist Trainee 1 (Ecology), SG 14: A bachelor's or higher degree including or supplemented by with 18 semester credit hours in aquatic ecosystem restoration and enhancement, behavior of fish, behavior of wildlife, behavioral ecology, biology of fish, biology of wildlife, biostatistics, biomonitoring, conservation biology, conservation ecology, community ecology, community dynamics, ecological data analysis, ecological modeling and design, ecological risk assessment, ecology, ecology and management of invasive species, ecology of fish, ecology of freshwater or marine organisms, ecology of freshwater wetlands, ecology of wildlife, ecology of plants, ecology of habitats, ecosystems, ecotoxicology, environmental contamination, environmental toxicology, endangered species, entomology, environmental impact analysis, environmental impact assessment, forest ecology, fisheries management, habitat analysis, habitat geographic information system (GIS) analysis, habitat protection, habitat quality, habitat evaluation, habitat management, habitat restoration, herpetology, hydrogeomorphology, hydrobiology, hydrology, ichthyology, limnology, mammalian ecology, mammalogy, management of habitats management of populations, marine ecology, mycorrhizal ecology, ornithology, plant ecology, population dynamics, population ecology, population management, population analysis, restoration and management, research in ecology, statistics in ecology, stream resource protection, systems ecology, urban wildlife, urban habitats, watershed-based conservation, watershed-based management, wetland resources, wetland restoration, wetland science, wetland and stream resources, or wildlife management. •

Examples of Non-qualifying Courses:

agriculture or domestic animal specialties, climate change, earth science, dendrology, environmental ethics, environmental planning, evolution, extinction, forest or forestry resources management, human population dynamics, human ecology, oceanography, silvicultural, taxonomy, water pollution control. For Biologist Trainee 2 (Ecology), SG-16 you must also have: Either 1. One year of professional experience in ecology; OR 2. A master's degree in natural science or natural resources. Biologist 1 (Ecology), SG-18 you must also have: Either 1. Two years of professional experience in ecology; OR 2. A PhD in natural science or natural resources; OR 3. Certification by the Ecological Society of America as a Certified Ecologist.

• For the duration of the

NY HELPS

Program, this title maybe 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 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. Your name will be restricted from appointment from the eligible list until your position is covered-in to the competitive class by action of the New York State Civil Service Commission or otherwise obtain permanent competitive status in the position.

Eligible List Appointment:

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable on the professional career opportunities eligible list. 70.1

Transfer Qualifications:

One year of permanent competitive service as a Biologist 1 (Marine), Biologist 1 (Aquatic), Biologist 1 (Wildlife) or Biologist 1 (Ecology) for transfer in accordance with Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. 55-b/c

Qualifications:

This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response and meet the minimum qualifications listed above. It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

• If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

Additional CommentsApproved Salary Ranges:

• Biologist Trainee 1 (Ecology), SG-14
• $53,764
• $68,630 Biologist Trainee 2 (Ecology), SG-16
• $59,994
• $76,359 Biologist 1 (Ecology), SG-18
• $66,951
• $85,138

Benefits:

The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

Paid Time Off:

PEF:

44 days

• 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.

PEF:

Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.

Health Care Benefits:

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional 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 Leave To learn more about our benefits, visit: ://parks.ny/employment/benefits.aspx.

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NY HELPS PROGRAM

For the duration of the

NY HELPS

Program, this title may be filled via a permanent 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 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. Employees appointed via the

NY HELPS

program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has recently covered-in employees who were appointed via

NY HELPS

on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025. Notification to employees regarding a change in their status is forthcoming. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent

NY HELPS

appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent

NY HELPS

appointment occurring effective 6/12/25 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in. Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam. This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameAnnette Sattinger Telephone Fax Email Addressemployment@parks.ny Address Street625 Broadway CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12238 Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please forward your cover letter, resume and transcripts to Annette Sattinger at employment@parks.ny with the subject line "Biologist 1 (Ecology) Taconic Region." 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.