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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/16/25

Applications Due07/30/25

Vacancy ID192474

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 4 (Sustainability/Utility Assistant) Taconic Region

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $19.04 to $19.04 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Dutchess

Street Address Mills Norrie State Park- Regional Office

9 Old Post Rd

City Staatsburg

StateNY

Zip Code12580

Duties Description Under the direction of the Regional Business Officer, or their designee, the Sustainability/Utility Assistant will be trained and learn about Executive Order 22, a directive to state agencies to adopt a comprehensive sustainability and decarbonization program aimed at enhancing New York State’s environmental performance within Taconic region.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Process payments for utility purchasing including but not limited to Electric, gasoline, fuel oil, propane and water.
• Collect data for an annual report, analyzing data to assist the region with best practices as it relates to sustainability.
• Monitor and track the solar contracts as well as the refuse and recycling contracts within the region
• Projects or other duties as assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications There are no Civil Service minimum qualifications.

See 'Additional Comments' for preferred qualifications and operating needs.

Additional Comments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Skills/Abilities:
• HS diploma
• Preference will be given to those who demonstrate they have 2-year or 4-year College degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• 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.
• Be willing to train facility staff once proficient in the tasks.


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.

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 “Sustainability/Utility Assistant 192474” 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.

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