Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Park and Rec Aide 7 (Administrative Assistant - Niagara)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $25.22 to $25.22 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Niagara

Street Address DeVeaux Woods State Park

3160 DeVeaux Woods Drive

City Niagara Falls

StateNY

Zip Code14305

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the District Manager or Assistant District Managers, the Parks and Recreation Aide 7 will primarily perform administrative tasks within the Western Capital District, supporting the Capital District’s work to advance the design and construction of park facilities. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Communicate and work with regional and agency business office staff regarding purchasing and budgeting.
• Communicate with District, Contracts and Agency staff located in various remote office locations by using videoconferencing, phone and email.
• Answer, direct, and make phone calls to assist Capital District Staff located in different office locations.
• Schedule meetings, interviews, trainings, and events,
• Distributing agendas, creating/distributing meeting minutes, and developing announcements.
• Scan, copy, print, fax, mail, and email documents
• Assist in managing, filing, and organizing paper/electronic documents and records.
• Assist with the onboarding and offboarding of staff.
• Assist technical staff with office and field assignments
• Assist in managing the district budget and enter and/or develop purchase orders.
• Reconcile purchasing for staff.
• Assist in managing, distributing, and purchasing office supplies.
• Assist in retrieving records, gathering information, and obtaining data as requested.
• Assist in preparing, drafting, proofreading, and editing correspondence, letters, memorandums, tables, charts, and reports.
• Assist in data entry, maintain and create various spreadsheets.
• Occasional travel to other office locations.
• Other administrative tasks as directed by supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

See additional comments for operational needs.

Additional Comments Preferred qualifications:
• Experience with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, MS Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.
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
• Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as with others.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
• Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employees’ 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 have been met.

To learn more about our benefits, 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 John Honan

Telephone

Fax

Email Address john.honan@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 3160 DeVeaux Woods Drive

City Niagara Falls

State NY

Zip Code 14305

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease 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.

If you feel you meet the region's operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating your experience in relation to the duties listed. You must put the work location you are interested in on the subject line of your email.

The employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward these three required items by email to: john.honan@parks.ny.gov or mail to John Honan, Western Capital District Manager, 3160 DeVeaux Woods Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14305.

Your application must be received by 10/19/2026 and must include “Vacancy ID: 226361 – PRA 7 – Niagara” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

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. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.