Water & Water Supply
Watershed Operations Technician
Pay Rate:
Pay Frequency:
$47,300 - $71,000
Annually
Join our team as a Watershed Operation Technician! You'll lead field staff and seasonal technicians, ensuring smooth operations and maintenance on Albany Water Department properties and watershed lands. From planning to execution, you'll coordinate tasks, develop maintenance plans, and supervise small crews. Dive into a role where every day brings opportunities to make a difference in environmental protection and infrastructure management.
Department:
Water & Water Supply
Job Type:
Location:
Full Time
Albany, NY
Residency Required Within 180 Days of Hire:
Yes
Requirements
*These are the minimum qualifications necessary by law to be considered for this position. If you do not have the needed experience or equivalent experience required for this role, kindly consider applying for another position with us.
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Resource Management, Environmental Science, or a related field and one (1) years full-time paid experience in natural resource management or a related field; OR
B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or a related field and two (2) years full-time paid experience in natural resource management or a related field; OR
C. High school diploma or GED and five (5) years full-time paid experience in natural resource management or a related field; OR
D. Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience utilizing ESRI ArcGIS software and applications;
Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel, Office, Access and applications;
Experience with watercraft and off-road vehicles;
Experience utilizing chainsaws and other small equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Must possess a valid NYS Driver’s License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
Must complete a Coast Guard approved Boating Safety Course within six months of appointment.