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Extension of Saratoga County and other county extension associations must be
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Current Openings:
Watercraft Stewards
CCE of Saratoga County Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft
Stewards – Along the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, NY
As part of CCE Saratoga’s Capital Region Partnership for Regional
Invasive Species Management (PRISM) program, Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
Watercraft Stewards provide public education and outreach at boat launches
regarding statewide Clean, Drain, Dry practices in order to help prevent the
spread of aquatic invasive species. Watercraft Stewards collect research data
daily from interactions with the public using the Survey123 Watercraft
Inspection Steward Program Application (WISPA).
The Capital Region PRISM includes Albany, Columbia, Greene,
Herkimer, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Washington counties.
Watercraft Stewards work independently at various boat launch
locations throughout the Capital Region PRISM.
Watercraft
Stewards work on a full-time, seasonal (temporary) basis from May through
September. Work schedules are typically Thursday-Monday, including holidays,
from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm with a 30-minute meal period, though schedules may also
vary depending on program needs.
The Watercraft
Steward program runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, with several
days of required programmatic training on May 17, 20, and 21, 2024.
Compensation
Compensation paid at the rate of $18.55 per hour.
To
Apply & For Further Details
Applicants are
encouraged to apply as soon as possible or by March 20, 2024, however, this posting will remain open until
positions are filled. Position closing dates may also change based on
Association needs.
Temporary Invasive Species Technicians – Ballston
Spa, NY
As part of CCE Saratoga’s Capital Region Partnership for Regional
Invasive Species Management (PRISM) program Invasive Species Technicians help
prevent the spread of invasive species by conducting early detection surveys,
collecting data, and by performing removal of invasive species and landscape
restoration techniques.Technicians also
assist in educating the public on invasive species topics.
Invasive Species Technicians typically work for 12-14 weeks
between May and August; dates may vary depending on program needs.Typical work schedules are Monday through
Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with a 30-minute unpaid meal period; schedules
can vary depending on the weather and travel time.Technicians work throughout the greater
Capital Region including portions of the northern Catskills and Southern
Adirondacks.
Position
Details
This is a temporary, part-time (37.5 hours/week), nonexempt
position. Compensation paid at the rate of $19.05 per hour.
All applications
must be received on-line by 11:59 pm on March
29, 2024. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs. To
apply and for further details:
Temporary AIS Watercraft Steward Assistant
Supervisor – Ballston Spa, NY
As part of the Capital Region Partnership for Regional Invasive
Species Management (PRISM) program, the Watercraft Inspection Steward Program
(WISP) provides public education and outreach at boat launches regarding
statewide Clean, Drain, Dry practices in order to help prevent the spread of
aquatic invasive species.
On a full-time, temporary basis, the Aquatic Invasive Species
(AIS) Watercraft Steward Assistant Supervisor is responsible for supervising
the day-to-day activities of AIS Watercraft Stewards. In addition, this
position provides oversight for AIS management outreach events, for short-term
volunteers at such events, and performs the responsibilities of an AIS
Watercraft Steward as needed or assigned.
This position works independently and travels frequently between
various boat launch locations throughout the Capital Region (including Albany,
Columbia, Green, Herkimer, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady,
Ulster and Washington counties).
This position works on a full-time, seasonal (temporary) basis
from April through mid-September, with dates subject to change based on program
needs. This position works full-time Monday through Friday before Memorial Day
and after Labor Day.The WISP runs from
Memorial Day through Labor Day, with several days of required programmatic
training in mid-late May. During the WISP season, work schedules are typically
Thursday-Monday, including holidays, from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, though schedules
may also vary depending on program needs.
Position
Details
This is a temporary, full-time (40hours/week), nonexempt position.
Compensation paid at the rate of $21.00 per hour.
Last updated January 31, 2024