Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark & Recreation Aide 5 (Office Manager)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $19.85 to $19.85 Hourly
"Other" Explanation Includes Weekends, Holidays, and special event coverage.
Workday
Minimum Qualifications • There are no Civil Service minimum qualifications. Qualifications for each seasonal position are based on operating needs and vary based on the assigned work location and title.
Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Manager 3, the Park & Recreation Aide’s duties include but are not limited to:
• Keeping inventory of office supplies and light office cleaning.
• Keeping track of all leave requests, and complete, file, and submit paperwork.
• Issuing routine permits such as road permits, off season permits, and special event permits, ensuring that all camp use agreements are processed and up to date.
• Assisting in development of written material, making sure all required operating documents are received from organizations.
• Verifying receipts in the Statewide Financial System (SFS).
• Entering data and producing reports for the region using the agency’s programs, and submitting routine reports for supervisor review.
• Assisting in obtaining prices from vendors, and adhering to agency purchasing guidelines also ensuring that payments are received and processed.
• Contacting organizations to resolve late payments and alerting the Director of Group Camps to any problems.
• Corresponding with camp organizations, park staff, vendors, and service providers by telephone, email, fax, radio and mail as needed.
• Monitoring budget and recording expenses for review by the Director of Group Camps and notifying of any unusual expenses or deviation from plan.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
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 an opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave after the time and service requirements have been met.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address anthony.dilauro@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Harriman State Park - Group Camps
2216 Seven Lakes Drive
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 at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdf
Please forward your application and resume to Anthony DiLauro at anthony.dilauro@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Park & Recreation Aide 5 – Harriman Group Camp Office – Item #TBD”. If you have any questions concerning the position, please email Anthony.
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.