Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 2 (Front Office Assistant) Taconic Region

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $17.62 to $17.62 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Dutchess

Street Address Mills Norrie State Park- Regional Office

9 Old Post Rd

City Staatsburg

StateNY

Zip Code12580

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Front Office Assistant will assist the Regional Business Officer in the Regional Office and will assist with their busy regional reception office with a variety of assignments.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs routine office tasks such as:
o Answer phones, welcome guests and accepts deliveries
• Provides patrons with information regarding park facilities and use.
• Monitors and oversees the mailroom
o Responsible for ordering toner, and office supplies.
• Performs tasks such as filing, alphabetizing, copying, keyboarding, answering telephones, and other related tasks using standard office equipment.
• Tracking and distributing financial stationery
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualification per Civil Service.

Additional Comments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Skills/Abilities:
• HS diploma
• Candidate should be able to demonstrate their efficiency in Microsoft programs, especially, Outlook and Excel, other programs will be taught but having computer proficiency is a must.

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.

BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a seasonal employee is entitled to, based on their time worked with the agency:
• New York State Retirement Plan Membership Eligibility
• Health Insurance and Vacation/Sick/Personal Time Off eligibility after a period of service.
• Tuition Assistance Programs

Learn more about our benefits for seasonal state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Jeanne Rock

Telephone (845) 889-3848

Fax

Email Address taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Mills Norrie State Park- Regional Office

9 Old Post Rd

City Staatsburg

State NY

Zip Code 12580

 

Notes on ApplyingIf are interested in being considered for this position, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters, or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website below.

https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdf

If there are any questions with regards to this position, please reach out to Jeanne Rock at (845) 889-4100. Application packages (application, resume and cover letter) can also be submitted by email to the regional employment mailbox; taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov
You must include “Front Office Assistant Vacancy ID192476” in the subject line of your e-mail for consideration.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of applicants to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.