DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class is responsible for researching, performing field work, collecting data, analyzing data and generating reports or study documents or otherwise overseeing the preparation of such reports or studies for various projects concerning matters of significant environmental importance to the County. The employee in this class also serves as a source of information on environmental matters. Additionally, the incumbent will perform some clerical and administrative duties in connection with the handling of the daily functions of the Ulster County Department of the Environment as well as correspondence and inquiries of the Ulster County Environmental Management Council.  The work is performed under the general supervision of the Coordinator of the Department of the Environment.  Supervision may be exercised over the work of others. Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the principles, practices, purposes and techniques used in environmental and natural resources planning and conservation management; working knowledge of the methods and techniques of collection and interpretation of data; ability to prepare and generate reports; ability to create GIS maps; ability to collect field data using GPS units; ability to present ideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; initiative; good judgment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:                             

A.  Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources Management, Natural Science or related field; OR

B.  Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources Management, Natural Science or related field and two (2) years of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent, experience in environmental resource research and identification, environmental planning, or similar experience; OR

C.  An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in A and B above.

IF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IS INDICATED; TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.  A CANDIDATE LACKING THE REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL RECEIVE A CONDITIONAL APPROVAL PENDING THE RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPTS.

Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check. 

ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.