Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 2 (Receptionist) Saratoga Spa State Park

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $18.41 to $18.41 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. 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 Saratoga

Street Address Saratoga Spa State Park

19 Roosevelt Dr

City Saratoga Springs

StateNY

Zip Code12866

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Manager and Office Manager, the selected candidate will perform the following duties which include but are limited to:

• Greet visitors in a friendly and outgoing manner.
• Communicate with patrons over the phone and in person about the park and partners in the park.
• Provide directions and information to the public as needed
• Conduct the sale of park merchandise at our gift shop
• Communicate with staff when guests arrive
• Be aware of the meeting schedule and help prepare rooms for meetings.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean greeters desk.
• Ensure all stationary is up to date and stocked.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.
• Assist with concert parking and fee collection duties.

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

See Additional Comments for operating needs.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, as well as with others.
• Ability to communicate in writing and to read and comprehend written material. Must be capable of doing basic math such as add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Possessing a valid driver’s license is encouraged but not required.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and is eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage. There is opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time & service requirements has been met. For more information, please visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

How to Apply

Name Alan Trepper

Telephone 518-854-2000

Fax

Email Address Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Saratoga Spa State Park

19 Roosevelt Dr

City Saratoga Springs

State NY

Zip Code 12866

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet 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 by downloading an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website:

FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf

Please submit your resume and application via email to:
Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “PRA 2 - Saratoga” or mail to:

Saratoga Spa State Park
19 Roosevelt Drive
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the agency’s operating needs.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service, and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.

Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.