Cornell University

Habitat Restoration Technician - Southold, NY

New York State (Other)

H1B sponsorship available$26k-$31kDetected 40 days ago

HRScientific WritingGISCollaborationMicrosoft Office

About the role

The technician will draw upon existing program resources and recommendations, and coordinate activities with the supervisor and team to address the marine habitat restoration programming needs.
POSITION DETAILS: Salary: $26.44 - $31.25 per hour Schedule: NONEXEMPT - Regular: 40 hours per week No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available HOW TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin immediately.
The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.

The primary effort of the Habitat Restoration Technician is to implement and provide input to habitat restoration related programming and outreach opportunities to citizens of Suffolk County.
The technician will also deliver and contribute to various field-related projects to help fulfill the Marine Program objectives to enhance natural resources and water quality as needed.

Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree appropriate to the responsibilities of the position or Associates Degree and 2 years of transferrable program/functional experience may substitute for Bachelor's Degree.
Minimum of 1-year related work or volunteer experience required in teaching or extension type work.
Must have a minimum Open Water SCUBA Certification.
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to follow verbal instructions.
Ability to typically lift 50 or more pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must have computer literacy and be able to work with MS Word and Excel.
Must be able to meet flexibility to work other than normal work hours (early morning, evening, weekends) as required.
Ability to work physically in marine and outdoor environments.
Ability to pay close attention to details and coordinate various activities simultaneously, as well as handle multiple tasks.

Coursework and experience in field methods highly recommended.
Experience with scientific writing for project reports and peer reviewed journals.
Capability of handling and navigating small boats in coastal waters.
Experience with towing trailers and launching boats from ramps.
Experience performing moderately complex tasks while on SCUBA.
Proficiency in working with global position systems (GPS) and geographic information systems (GIS).
Experience with creating social media content.
Schedule: NONEXEMPT - Regular: 40 hours per week

The technician will deliver and promote educational program objectives and plans that are developed by the Association Subject Educator II for projects throughout the region.

Contract College Contact Name:
Ashley Downs
Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State.
Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies.
This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.
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The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions.
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