Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Worker 3-Harriman State Park- Lake Welch -Palisades

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $44799 to $54284 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

"Other" Explanation 40 Hours per Week. Variable Hours and Shifts - May include weekends, evenings, and holidays. A specific schedule will be discussed at the time of the interview.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Rockland

Street Address Harriman State Park-Lake Welch

800 Kanawaukee Rd

City Stony Point

StateNY

Zip Code10980

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 of experience as a trade assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.

If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

Duties Description The Park Worker 3’s duties include but are not limited to:

• Operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, refuse packers, tractors, mowers and power saws, and self-propelled equipment.

• Load and unload cargo from vehicles and storage areas; perform building, road, and grounds maintenance and comfort station cleaning activities.

• Operate large dump trucks, large front end loader, bucket trucks and plow trucks.

• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in a variety of trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and mechanical repairs.

• Perform skilled maintenance activities under supervision or after receiving detailed instruction.

• Assist in repairing paths, picnic tables, benches, trails and park equipment.

• Assist with tree pruning and removal, operation of a chain saw, aerial lift, and chipper.

• Complete snow removal by shoveling snow and operating plow vehicles in the winter months.

• Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency practice and procedures, assisting and directing staff; and assist with traffic control and parking vehicles.

• Assign, supervise, review, train and evaluate work of subordinate employees.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:

• Must be able to work a variable schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Must obtain a valid Class B Commerical Driver’s License (CDL) that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.

• Must have the ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor tasks.

• Must have the ability to supervise others.

• Must be able to pass a physical for respirator use.

• Must be comfortable working from heights and ladders.

• Must possess or obtain the Game of Logging training within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.

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 Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Location Pay:

The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 9 ($41,399) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($50,884) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400).

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

Contact Information

Name HR Personnel

Telephone

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

Notes on ApplyingTO APPLY:
If 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 by visiting the website at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdf

Please forward your application and resume to HR Personnel at employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Park Worker 3 – Lake Welch/Harriman State Park – Item #TBD”. If you have any questions concerning the position, please email 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.