Aquatic Invasive Species Steward

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$19–$20.20 Per Hour

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Biology, Cellular Telephone, Computer Science, Data Collection, Environmental Sciences, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Fishing, Forestry, Genetics, Medicine, Military, Natural Resources, Operations Processes, Physical Science, Procedure Development, Radio Frequency, Social Sciences, State Laws and Regulations, Water Resource Management, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Oneonta, NY

POSTED

4 days ago

Job Description:

The Research Foundation for SUNY at Oneonta invites applications for the position of Aquatic Invasive Species Steward for the NYSDEC Catskill Watershed Steward Program (CWSP) from Memorial Day to Labor Day, possibly longer. This position will work with the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership's (CRISP) Invasive Species Program and the public to identify and thwart aquatic invasive species (AIS) from introduction into the Catskill Region as well as AIS exports from the region.

From May (Memorial Day) to September (Labor Day), employees in this role will work up to 40 hours each work week, flexible hours. SUNY students cannot work full time until May 17th. September to Columbus Day, the work is part-time. The hours may include early mornings and will include weekends.

Employment opportunities exist in Sullivan, Otsego, & Delaware counties, and parts of Schoharie, Greene, and Orange counties.

Duties include but not limited to:

Attend training(s)
Greet arriving and departing site users
Request their assistance in inspecting for AIS upon arrival and their participation with the removal of AIS and water prior to leaving the access site
Record and upload data collections daily
Remove debris from launch areas
Provide effective AIS awareness and spread prevention messaging
Identify operational or procedural concerns and improvements
Maintain equipment
- Including washing uniforms and towels
Traveling to designated work sites (no more than 60 minutes of travel)

This position has a designated uniform: t-shirt, vest, Muted/neutral, long trousers, sturdy close toe shoe, and raincoat when appropriate; shirt, vest, and raincoat are provided.

Salary:

New stewards

$19.00/hour May - July
$19.50/hour August, based on merit

Returning stewards

$19.00 - $20.20/hour
$19.50 - $20.70/hour August, based on merit

*Stewards working in Sullivan County, or willing to travel to Sullivan County, will receive $2/hour more throughout the season. Returning employees' starting salary is typically based on the rate earned in 2025 or $2/hour more for work in Sullivan County.

Requirements:

Required qualifications

Two-years of college education in a natural-resource or education field (e.g., environmental sciences, environmental education, interpretation, education, natural resources policy, natural resources, management, water resources, forestry, field biology, or fisheries)

Previous experience as a boat steward

General understanding of lakes/rivers, boats, & trailers.
Ability to complete training(s)
work outside for entire shift.
Possesses, maintains, and monitors cell phone and email.

Additional Information:

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York (RF) is the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. It exists to serve the State University of New York (SUNY) by providing essential administrative services that enable SUNY faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research across a wide range of disciplines including medicine, engineering, physical sciences, energy, computer science, and social sciences. The RF is a private non-profit education corporation.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

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