Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Worker 3 - Connetquot

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

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 Suffolk

Street Address Connetquot River State Park Preserve

City Oakdale

StateNY

Zip Code11769

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level personnel, the Park Worker 3 will:
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in a variety of trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and mechanical repairs.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment, including trucks, tractors, mowers, and power saws.
• Under direction of the Fish Culturalist, assist in the operation and maintenance of the Historic Trout Hatchery cleaning troughs and raceways, feeding and stocking fish, and other maintenance as required.
• Perform various maintenance and pruning tasks to help maintain the health of the river and fish, which will include the ability to work for periods of time wearing waders in water up to four and a half feet deep.
• Perform building and grounds maintenance, including litter control, grounds upkeep and landscaping, snow and ice control and restroom facilities (supplies/cleanliness).
• Assist with traffic control and parking of vehicles.
• Assist in building and repairing paths, trails, benches, picnic tables and park equipment.
• Assign, supervise, train, and evaluate work of lower-level employees.
• Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, assisting and directing staff, and working with patrons to minimize problems.
• Conduct inspections of assigned areas for safety hazards and correct problems where possible and make requests for appropriate skilled trades assistance when needed.
• Perform the duties of opening and closing shift supervisor for assigned work area.
• Perform other related duties as required.

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 tradesperson.

Additional Comments 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.
• Operate chain saw and be willing to receive “Game of Logging 1, 2, & 3”, First Aid, CPR and AED training
• Load and unload cargo of various weights and sizes from vehicles and storage.

SCHEDULE:
The specific schedule for this position will be discussed during the interview.

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

Positions located within Suffolk County, are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

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

How to Apply

Name Personnel Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address LongIsland.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

City West Babylon

State NY

Zip Code 11704

 

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 by visiting the website https://parks.ny.gov/regions/long-island/default.aspx

Please forward your application and resume, if available, to: LongIsland.Employment@parks.ny.gov.
Please include “PW3 - Connetquot" in the subject line. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to describe their experience accurately and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.