As the Restoration Technician, you will work with the Hudson Estuary Trees for Tribs Program (dec.ny.gov/nature/waterbodies/oceans-estuaries/hudson-river-estuary-program/hudson-estuary-trees-for-tribs) and be responsible for developing and maintaining a plant materials nursery, conducting plant monitoring at previous restoration sites, data entry, providing one-on-one assistance to landowners, assessing and preparing potential planting sites, and leading volunteers at planting projects. Other duties include:

• Implementing, monitoring, and adaptively managing streamside restoration and enhancement projects.
• Assessing and preparing streamside planting project sites.
• Leading volunteers at planting events.
• Developing and maintaining a native plant materials center for planting projects.
• Assessing and mapping planted project areas using an established protocol.
• Monitoring and managing invasive species.
• Instructing landowners in the maintenance of restoration areas.
• Updating and maintaining databases and files.