Job Title: Environmental Coordinator
Bargaining Unit: OPAP
Grade: VI
Salary: Exempt
Work Location: NYC Bureau of Water Supply Office in Kingston, NY and SUNY Ulster Campus,
Stone Ridge, NY
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Priority Screening: November 18, 2025
Position Summary:
SUNY Ulster County Community College, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resources Environmental Coordinator. The role of the Natural Resources Environmental Coordinator (NREC) is to assist New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Natural Resources Division (NRD) in developing and implementing natural resources projects by coordinating interns to aid in conducting applied research and management in areas including invasive species, ecological restoration, wetlands, wildlife studies, aquatic ecology, and forestry on New York City water supply watershed lands and waters. This geographic area covers parts of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountain regions of New York (Ulster, Sullivan, Delaware, Greene, Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester counties). Key Responsibilities:
The central tasks for the NREC will be coordinating the DEP’s Environmental Biology Internship Program by:- Recruiting and hiring interns at SUNY Ulster through on-campus events and email communication, and guest lecturing or teaching laboratories in related courses
- Working with faculty and staff at SUNY Ulster and DEP to oversee the development of a student research poster and student presentations of their research at conferences, on campus, and at the DEP offices
- Transporting interns to and from field locations throughout the watershed
- Managing timekeeping for up to 10 interns and other administrative tasks related to reimbursements and purchasing
- Coordinating with NRD staff on multiple specific research and management objectives for which the NREC and interns may aid. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Surveying for invasive species, biological control organisms, conducting removal projects where appropriate, and associated data entry
- Conducting kick-net sampling for stream macroinvertebrates
- Assisting in forest inventories, identifying and recording species information, size classes and condition in research plots and associated data entry
- Assisting in wetland research, monitoring, and delineations
- Conducting outreach on the above topics to members of the public at outreach events and the development of relevant outreach materials
- Assisting with expanding a volunteer program to do invasive species removal, native species planting, improving pollinator habitat, other stewardship tasks, and citizen science projects
- Assisting with other natural resources management program duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have a clean driving record of five or more years and be willing to drive a 15-passenger van for up to 4 hours a day in remote areas without reliable cell service
- Must have a B.S./B.A. or M.S./M.A. in Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or a related field
- Must be willing to learn new skills
- Must be able to communicate effectively
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions and hike long distances under sometimes difficult conditions, such as extremely hot or cold temperatures, over difficult terrain such as steep slopes and on boats or in waist-deep water
- Must be able to carry heavy equipment
- Must be comfortable speaking in public
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
And
- Commitment to community college goals and objectives of providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities; personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students with diverse abilities and interests.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) experience
- Statistical analysis and data management experience
- Experience identifying plants of the northeastern United States
- Experience in group coordination or supervision
Salary:
An initial starting salary of $61,800 with an excellent benefits package. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Additional Information
SUNY Ulster offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, NYS or SUNY TIAA Retirement Plan, SUNY Perks, tuition waivers, including dependent waivers, and tuition assistance.In addition, OPAP-covered members receive, on an annual basis: 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, 6 personal days, and 12 holidays including 3 floating holidays. In addition, the College is closed on the day prior to Thanksgiving, and between December 26 - January, 1, known as the Holiday Curtailment. Application Process:
The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by November 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position: - Resume or CV
- Cover letter which discusses your qualifications and interest in the position
- Contact information for 3 professional references
Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.
We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to the SUNY Ulster website for additional campus community information. SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview. Conditions of Employment
Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.
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