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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark and Recreation Aide 6 (Administrative Assistant/Interpreter) Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $20.94 to $20.94 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 32-40 hours per week (Wednesday -Sunday in season, Monday – Friday off-<br /> season, weekends, and some holidays and evenings are required)

Hours Per Week 32-40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Montgomery

Street Address Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site

129 Schoharie St.

City Fort Hunter

StateNY

Zip Code12069

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No Minimum Qualifications per Civil Service.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience working in a direct public service setting is preferred.
• Fluency in English and at least one other language is preferred.

Duties Description DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position will assist the historic site manager or education director in administrative and interpretive duties at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Assist the Historic Site Manager in administrative duties.
• Answer phones, respond to public inquiries, and communicate effectively with staff and park visitors.
• Assist the education director with planning and delivering special events and programs.
• Assist with visitor services.
• Perform light maintenance duties.
• Maintain and promote a safe working environment by applying good safety practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Comments 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.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, as well as with others.
• Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System. Is eligible for health insurance, dental, and vision coverage. Opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave after time & service requirements have been met.

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

Name Paul Banks

Telephone (518)829-7516

Fax

Email Address Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site

129 Schoharie St.

City Fort Hunter

State NY

Zip Code 12069

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local historic site office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf

Please forward your application and resume, if available, within (10) business days of the posting of this notice to Paul Banks, Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site - 129 Schoharie St, Fort Hunter, NY 12069 or email to: Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov. For more information, call 518- 829-7516.


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

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask or mandate in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov

POSTING DATE: October 21, 2024 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: November 4, 2024

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency