Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Ranger - Seasonal

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitSSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA)

Salary RangeFrom $21.82 to $21.82 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Columbia

Street Address 9 Old Post Road

City Staatsburg

StateNY

Zip Code12580

Job Specifics

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

Duties Description Park Rangers assist Park Managers by providing protection of park patrons and park property. Park Rangers explain park and recreation rules and regulations and seek voluntary compliance and patrol through assigned areas such as campgrounds, beaches, cabin areas, marinas, trails, gorges, picnic areas and comfort stations. They respond to patron inquiries, provide information on the natural resources, facilities, recreational activities and the condition and accessibility of trails and other facility resources. 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.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Positions for Park Rangers exist in all regions in the Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, which include: Allegany, Central, Finger Lakes, Genesee, Long Island, New York City, Niagara, Palisades, Saratoga, Taconic and Thousand Islands.

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.

Contact Information

Name Sarah Santiago

Telephone

Fax

Email Address ParkRangerRecruitment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

 

Notes on ApplyingFollow the link below and select the region of NYS that you would like to work in to reach the appropriate job application.

https://parks.ny.gov/employment/park-ranger/default.aspx

Email the completed application, your resume, and 3 work related references to ParkRangerRecruitment@parks.ny.gov.