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Duties/Responsibilities Responsible for the coordination, development and evaluation of DEC's "Adventure NY" outdoor recreation planning activities. Additionally, the Project Assistant will implement, oversee and report on progress of the Unit Management Planning (UMP) LEAN initiative, which assigned an aggressive schedule to Division of Operations to develop or update management plans for 52 Public Campgrounds and 6 Day Use Areas. Serve as a liaison with other divisions and state agencies as well as federal and local agencies involved in or concerned about land management planning within their jurisdictions. The Project Assistant will lead public meetings and provide presentations before various planning boards and represent the Division of Operations and the Department on state and regional planning efforts, such as the Statewide Outdoor Comprehensive Plan (SCORP) and reviews and revision of the Adirondack and Catskill Park State Land Master Plans. The incumbent will supervise staff. Subordinate staff will be involved in natural and physical resource gathering, conducting public use surveys, creating and maintaining a variety of inventories, developing plans, providing advice and direction to agency staff on planning initiatives. Another prime objective would be an enhanced focus on the program's planning processes to address and update recreation's final generic unit management plan and environmental impact statement for campgrounds and day use areas. Working on issues, developing tools, including questions that have never been focused on in State Lands Master Plans or that created inconsistencies within the plans. The candidate would also be responsible to analyzing data to address and provide supporting information and develop results or conclusions to determine impacts. The position would also continue to track and develop camper satisfaction questionnaires and opportunities for feedback from costumers to get a sense of the quality of their experience and the condition of the facilities. The position would also take on a more robust and interactive plan to inventory invasive impacts and eradication efforts, working again with partnerships and contracts with APIPP, Paul Smith stewards, Lake George Park Commission and PRISM to address invasive and track outreach and education projects. Supervisory experience preferred. Minimum Qualifications Strictly adhered to based on Civil Service requirements Bachelor's Degree in an environmental, engineering, ecology, geography or other earth/natural science based program. Plus 4 years of experience in resource management and land use planning. Work and educational experience must include a background in computers (including geographical information systems - ESRI ArcMAP), public speaking, and being a leader of a team of professionals and technicians to develop and complete management planning projects. Plus a background in regulation (including SEQR and EIS), land transactions, policy and working with advocacy groups. Work experience must also include the development of survey, sampling, and report writing. A Master Degree in an environmental, ecological, engineering, geography or other earth/natural science based program may be substituted for one year of work experienced as described above. Must have and maintain a valid NYS Driver's License Additional Comments Must have valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain and work in remote areas. Travel and overtime may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required. Application Due By 07/21/2017 Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

This position exists in the New York State Division of Economic Development (Empire State Development) in Albany  only . There is  only  one position. Exam Number  26-338. Download announcement . Duties As an   Environmental Compliance Assistance Supervisor , you would plan, develop, and direct an economic development program aimed at providing compliance information and ombudsman services to small businesses and municipalities impacted by the Clean Air Act; advise Department executives as well as other state/local government officials on broader economic development policy issues relating to environmental compliance; promote program goals, objectives and services through research, and by conducting workshops, training seminars and other such informational programing; and supervise and direct subordinate staff to ensure effective program operations. Applications  Must  Be Submitted or Postmarked By July 26, 2017 Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com