Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/16/24
Applications Due: 09/30/24
Vacancy ID: 167524
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark Worker 3
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade09
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $41399 to $50884 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Variable
"Other" Explanation Summer: Monday - Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm Winter: Tuesday - Saturday 6:30am to 3:00pm
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 12 AM
To 11:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Monroe
Street Address Hamlin Beach State Park
City Hamlin
StateNY
Zip Code14464
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications One year of experience* in the operation and / or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility. In addition to operations and maintenance, the following types of experience are also qualifying: law enforcement or security, firefighting, environmental education, environmental stewardship, natural resource management, forest management, wildlife management or preservation, or historic preservation or interpretation; OR
One year of military service in any of the military branches; OR
An Associate’s or higher-level degree, or 60 credit hours of college level coursework; OR
Completion of an appropriate two-year technical / trades school program or two years' experience as a trades assistant under the supervision of a skilled trades¬person.
*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
Duties Description Under the general direction of the Park Manager for Hamlin Beach State Park, the incumbent for this position will have the following specific duties:
• Assign, supervise, review, train, and evaluate work of lower level-employees.
• When not in a supervisory capacity, the incumbent will perform various maintenance activities including but not limited to painting, minor electrical tasks (changing switches and light fixtures, light bulbs, breakers), minor plumbing work (faucet changing and bathroom winterizing), minor mechanical repairs (oil changes, sharpening blades, replacing belts and hoses), and minor carpentry tasks (minor wood replacement and building repairs).
• Operate power-driven machinery such as trucks, tractors, skid loaders, aerial bucket trucks and mowers.
• Perform tree and brush work that at times requires the use of a chainsaw and woodchipper.
• Perform various grounds maintenance duties such as landscaping, collect refuse/litter, clean restrooms, clear and maintain roads and trails including winter snow removal.
• The incumbent will also be expected to be deployed to perform work during emergency events as directed by the State Emergency Management Operations Center and/or NYSOPRHP management.
Additional Comments OPERATING 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 obtain a valid Class B New York State Commercial Driver’s License with airbrake and “N” endorsement that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State or obtain one within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.***
• Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and complete equivalent training to Game of Logging 1,2 and 3 during the next available training session.
• Must possess Hazardous Tree assessment certification or be able to obtain certification within the probationary period.
• Must have basic computer knowledge skills including, email use, internet use, Microsoft Office 365 programs, etc.
• The incumbent will be required to work a variable schedule including weekends, holidays, days and evenings, especially during peak operating season between April and October.
***Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The candidate is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The CSEA contracts allow for salary protection for seasonal / hourly employees who are appointed to permanent graded positions with lower hiring rates under certain circumstances. We encourage OPRHP seasonal / hourly applicants to check in with your Regional Business Office Administrator to inquire about the potential impact on your salary.
BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:
CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
Health Care Benefits:
- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits:
- New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
- NYS Deferred Compensation
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Paid Parental / Family Leave
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Celestine Simmons
Telephone
Fax
Email Address Genesee.Employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Letchworth State Park
1 Letchworth State Park
City Castile
State NY
Zip Code 14427
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 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, to:
Celestine Simmons, Letchworth State Park
1 Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY 14427
or by email to Genesee.Employment@parks.ny.gov. 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.
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