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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleSeasonal Park Ranger-Albany

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitSSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA)

Salary RangeFrom $22.47 to $22.47 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Hours may be on weekdays, weekends, or holidays and hours may vary between day and night hours if needed.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Duties Description - Perform administrative tasks as assigned by the Director of Park Rangers

- Assist in coordination and distribution of uniforms and equipment for park rangers statewide

- Assist in facilitating training for seasonal park rangers

- Assist in developing training materials for park rangers

- Coordinate attendance of program representatives at recruitment events statewide

-Other duties as assigned


Park Rangers are subject to the provisions of the Security Guard Act of 1993, are unarmed and have neither peace nor police officer status. This is a seasonal-only position, generally from late May to Labor Day.

Minimum Qualifications None per Civil Service (see Operational Needs & Qualifications in the Additional Comments below).

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS & QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate Must:
- be at least age 18 at time of appointment
- have a High School Diploma or equivalent
- have a valid NYS Drivers License when required to drive state vehicles
- meet certain physical and medical requirements
- be of good moral character and successfully complete a background investigation
- successfully complete 24 hours of Security Guard training provided by NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
-Possess basic computer and smartphone skills
-Have a valid NYS issued ID
Please note: A New York State Driver License meets this requirement. Those with a driver license issued by another state, or those who do not have a driver license are required to have a valid New York State Non-Driver ID to meet the qualifications to apply for a NY State Security Guard License

Fees Apply: Candidates are required to pay for background fingerprinting ($101.75) and NYS Security Guard License Application Fee ($36).

UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT, APPEARANCE & CONDUCT STANDARDS
All uniforms and equipment are provided and must be returned at the end of the season. Uniforms may only be worn while on duty and any issued equipment can only be used for official State business. Park Rangers are expected to present an image consistent with and act in accordance with the mission of the agency.

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

Name Sarah Santiago

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Sarah.Santiago@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

2nd Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and 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 you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment.

Please forward your application and resume with the subject line “Park Ranger – Albany Office” by 1/29/2026 to: Sarah Santiago (Sarah.Santiago@parks.ny.gov). If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact: Sarah Santiago (Sarah.Santiago@parks.ny.gov).

It is the responsibility of applicants to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.