Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleParks and Recreation Aide 2 (Clerical)
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $17.62 to $17.62 Hourly
"Other" Explanation Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm, may include weekends and holidays
Workday
Duties Description The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) in the Finger Lakes Region is seeking a candidate who will assist with office operations related to the delivery of support services to the public that involve Cayuga Lake State Park and Dean’s Cove State Boat Launch. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Assign, review, train, and evaluate the work of lower-level employees.
• Prepare schedules, seasonal payroll, and various clerical activities and responsibilities surrounding seasonal staff, including employee hiring paperwork packets.
• Reconcile and enter revenue and attendance.
• Enter, verify, reconcile and close invoices in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) & the Budget Expenditure Tracking System (BETS).
• Track trainings and orientations.
• Perform and track inspections.
• Use reservations system and other software to process refunds and audits.
• Enter temporary and seasonal (T&S) staff payroll and update projections.
• Monitor and oversee fee collection, money banks, and auditing.
• Control parking access to and from park facilities during peak periods; issue vehicle warnings.
• Assist with reservations, process applications, and issue various permits.
• Reconcile vehicle use, gas and oil reports.
• Explain park rules, answer routine questions and handle complaints from park patrons.
• Utilize skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to assist with daily work.
• Assist with basic groundskeeping tasks, including moving debris, picking up limbs, and loading materials into trucks as needed.
• Clean offices and restrooms as needed.
Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualification per Civil Service.
See Additional Comments for Operational Needs.
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 be physically able to perform medium to heavy manual labor.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays when needed.
BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a seasonal employee is entitled to, based on their time worked with the agency:
• New York State Retirement Plan Membership Eligibility
• Health Insurance and Vacation/Sick/Personal Time Off eligibility after a period of service.
• Tuition Assistance Programs
Learn more about our benefits for seasonal state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Rachael.Bowman@parks.ny.gov
Address
2678 Lower Lake Road
Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the agency 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 can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward your application and resume, if available, to Rachael Bowman, Park Manager, Cayuga Lake State Park, 2678 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 or to Rachael.Bowman@parks.ny.gov by the date indicated below. If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact Rachael Bowman at (315) 568-5163.
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of applicants to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.