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Summer Position Available Emerald Ash Borer/ Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Program Assistant Location: Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation District 6680 Onondaga Lake Parkway Liverpool, NY 13088 General Statement of Duties: Provide support for the Onondaga County Ash Tree Management Strategy and the hemlock woolly adelgid program administered by the Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation District (OCSWCD). The assistant will perform a variety of duties but will primarily be assisting with the planning, design, and implementation of the emerald ash borer (EAB) and hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) programs. Typical Work Activities: Assisting with pesticide application including but not limited to tree injections for EAB treatment and basal bark spray for hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) treatment
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This position will be from 8 AM to 4:30 PM Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours a week. Work schedule may be flexible. The pay schedule is bi-weekly. This is a 4-month position. Candidates may start as soon as May 20, 2024, and end by October 4, 2024. Hourly rate commensurate with experience. Typical pay is $17.50/hr. $1/hr salary increase upon obtaining NYS DEC Pesticide Technician or Application License in category 3a. To Apply: Send resume, letter of interest, and a list of 3 references to: Personnel Committee – EAB/HWA Assistant Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation District 6680 Onondaga Lake Parkway Liverpool, NY 13088 |
SUMMER POSITION AVAILABLE 6-MONTH HYDROSEEDING AIDE The Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation District annually hires a 6-month “Hydroseeding Aide”. This person assists with the hydroseeding of 40 to 50 acres of municipal road ditches along active highways in Onondaga County. The position starts in April and goes through October. This position is a great opportunity for somebody interested in a 600-hour internship! The ideal candidate for this position is comfortable around heavy equipment, can work in varying weather conditions, and can operate, drive, and perform basic maintenance/ upkeep to a Chevy Silverado 3500 HD dually pickup truck and tow an 800-gallon Finn T-90t-II hydroseeder. Training and safety gear are provided. The candidate works with the district’s full-time revegetation specialist. The ideal candidate can perform “other duties as assigned”. These duties include, but are not limited to: Assisting with stormwater outfall inspections and recording of data, planting trees and live stakes, hand removal of water chestnuts, installation of erosion and sediment control products. Training is provided! The hourly wage for this position is $17.50/hour. It is a Temporary, Full-Time position (positions less than 6 months and working 30 hours or more per week) according to Civil Service. Please note, if there is not sufficient workload during a week, you will not be asked to report to duty. Must have a valid driver’s license, safe driving experience and reliable daily transportation. Please respond by March 14, 2024. Please contact Alyssa Derr at (315) 457-0325 or aderr@OCSWCD.org with any questions or to submit a resume. This position will stay open until a candidate is selected. Thank you. NEED A SUMMER JOB? The Onondaga County Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking Seasonal Aides to assist with field work this summer.
Mark Burger, Executive Director, Onondaga County Soil and Water Conservation District 6680 Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool, NY 13088 Tel. 315-457-0325 |