Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark and Recreation Aide 4 (Environmental Education) Mine Kill State Park

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $19.04 to $19.04 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 5 days per week which may include some weekends, holidays or nights. Schedule and hours to be discussed at interview.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Schoharie

Street Address Mine Kill State Park

161 MInekill Rd

City North Blenheim

StateNY

Zip Code12131

Job Specifics

Duties Description The incumbent in this position will assist with park programming, park administration and stewardship projects at Mine Kill State Park, Max V. Shaul State Park and John Burroughs Memorial Field State Historic Site. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Work with other park staff, SCA, and volunteers to provide nature-focused educational programming at Mine Kill State Park and satellite facilities.
• Develop and implement new educational programs tailored to regional school groups grades K-12, community organizations, and the public.
• Help to plan and carry out other park events.
• Enhance outreach for programming by attending local events and developing fliers.
• Promote and expand volunteerism in our parks, through programs such as I Love My Park Day and National Public Lands Day.
• During the summer months, serve as a park ambassador, providing roving interpretation and visitor assistance as needed.
• Complete trail building and maintenance, invasive species removal and other land stewardship projects.
• Work with the public, including answering questions, concerns, and comments and working the park's contact station, or front booth.
• Assist in all phases of park operations, assisting park visitors, safety and security, and park improvement projects.
• Aid in park administrative duties, including park attendance, bookkeeping, and inventory.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Please see Preferred Qualifications and Operational Needs.

Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree or equivalent experience in natural resources, biology, environmental studies, or a related field.
• Teaching experience.


Operational Needs:
• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Ability to work with MS Excel, Power Point, Word, Access and Adobe Express.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round.
• Ability to perform medium physical labor.
• Effective communication skills.
• Must be willing to keep current on all mandated safety trainings, including First Aid and CPR/AED.


BENEFITS:

This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.

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

How to Apply

Name Hannah Young

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Hannah.Young@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Mine Kill State Park

161 MInekill Rd

City North Blenheim

State NY

Zip Code 12131

 

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/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf


Please forward your application and resume to: Hannah Young at Hannah.Young@parks.ny.gov and indicate "PRA 4 Environmental Education" in the subject line or mail to:

Mine Kill State Park
161 Minekill Road
North Blenheim, NY 12131
ATTN: Hannah Young


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.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency