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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 02/09/26

Applications Due02/23/26

Vacancy ID209183

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Worker 3 - Belmont Lake/Land Management

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Schedule will be discussed at the time of interview.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Suffolk

Street Address Belmont Lake State Park, Regional Administration Headquarters

City Babylon

StateNY

Zip Code11702

Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level personnel, the Park Worker 3 will:
• Supervise others including assigning and reviewing work, training, and developing employee skills, and evaluating seasonal employees.
• Interact with the public, answer visitor questions, and resolves patron complaints.
• Prepare seasonal payrolls, timesheets, and perform other functions as needed.
• Assist in coordinating and executing recreation events conducted at the park.
• Keep inventory of equipment, monitor condition, and schedule or perform repairs.
• Perform assigned park-related duties such as litter removal around the building, cleaning structures, and snow removal.
• Assisting in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, directing staff, and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.
• Working closely with volunteers, the community and other facilities and vendors to assure NYS Parks’ mission is always met.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties by assisting with inventories and collection of data for work orders and other assignments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility;
OR - One year of experience in any of the following fields:
• Law enforcement or security
• Firefighting
• Emergency Medical Services
• Environmental education or stewardship
• Natural resources management (e.g., forest management, wildlife management/preservation)
• Historic preservation or interpretation
• Landscaping or grounds maintenance
OR - One year of military service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;
OR - Thirty (30) semester credit hours of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university;
OR - Completion of a two-year technical/trades school program;
OR - Two years of experience as a trade assistant working under the direct supervision of a skilled tradesperson.

Additional Comments Appointees who work in Suffolk County will receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

Paid Time Off:
• CSEA: 44 days - 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays

Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave

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.

Name Personnel Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

625 Belmont Ave.

City Babylon

State NY

Zip Code 11702

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications 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/employment

Please submit your resume and Employment Application via email to: longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov

Please use the Subject Line: Park Worker 3 - 209183

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.

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.

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