Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark & Recreation Specialist 1 - Albany - Ranger Progam

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $25.74 to $25.74 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Job Specifics

Duties Description The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has an exciting opportunity to support the statewide Park Ranger Program as a Park and Recreation Specialist 1.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Prepares various reports, including reports on bureau spending.
• Reviews patron and employee feedback to inform program decisions.
• Assists with bureau budget preparation and justification.
• Assigns, reviews, trains, and evaluates work of lower-level seasonal employees.
• Controls access to parking to and from park facilities during peak periods.
• May be assigned responsibility for specific park or facility programs and activities.
• Keeps inventory of training equipment and monitors its condition.
• Instructs classes related to Park Ranger program.
• Assists in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and, assisting and directing staff, and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.
• Coordinates logistical aspects of routine programs and special events including security, traffic flow, and cleanup.
• Performs a variety of tasks including carrying out small projects.
• Serves as a member of a project team to complete segments of larger more complex projects
• Serve as assistant to Director of Park Rangers for projects by providing determinations or recommendations based on research and analysis.
• Conducts field inspections to assist in the gathering and analysis of data and/or to ensure proper implementation of the program
• Reviews and analyzes incident reports and statistical summaries and provides recommendations.
• Reviews and responds to inquiries from the general public in shared mailboxes.
• Attends various events to represent Park Ranger Program.

Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in maintenance, construction, landscaping, business operations, park operations, or in an organized recreation program.

Additional Comments Operational Needs:
• The duties of this position require you to have and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows you to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. Failure to maintain a
valid driver’s license may result in removal from this position.

Preferred qualification - the ability to obtain and maintain a valid NYS Security Guard License and Registration

Operational needs and preferred qualifications will be discussed at the time of the interview and appointment. Failure to maintain proper licensing may result in removal from this position.

Benefits:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met. To learn more about our benefits, visit:
https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.

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

How to Apply

Name Sarah Santiago

Telephone

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.

All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud”.

Your application must be received by 8/20/2026 and submitted via email to: employment@parks.ny.gov.
Please use the email subject line: Vacancy ID 221266 - Park & Recreation Specialist 1 - Albany - Ranger Program.
Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service, and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.