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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/05/26

Applications Due03/19/26

Vacancy ID210931

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 5 - Rockland Lake State Park Office

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $20.45 to $20.45 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation April – November; 40 hrs/week including weekends and holidays

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 Rockland

Street Address Rockland Lake State Park

299 Rockland Lake Rd.

City Valley Cottage

StateNY

Zip Code10989

Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Supervisor 1, SG-11 or designee at Rockland Lake State Park, the selected candidate’s duties will include, but not be limited to:
• Greet visitors, answers phones and/or radio transmissions; provide information as appropriate.
• Track and coordinate assignment and work self-sufficiently to resolve competing priorities.
• Operate office equipment such as printers, scanners and copiers.
• Create, maintain, and enter information into spreadsheets, trackers and databases.
• Complete forms in accordance with agency procedures.
• Set up and manage paper and electronic filing systems.
• Prepare cashier and office staff weekly schedules.
• Prepare cashier for revenue collection, reconcile revenue at the end of the day; prepare revenue deposits.
• Assist in the scheduling and coordination of events.
• Assist in the hiring process.
• Perform light maintenance and cleaning of the main office and the main office restroom.
• This position involves prioritizing a wide range of responsibilities.
• Communicate in writing, as well as read and comprehend written material.
• Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
• Adhere to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications for this title 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 proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must be able to exercise discretion when working with confidential information.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays from April - November.
• Experience working in an office is preferred but not required.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s 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 has been met.

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

Name Rony Joseph

Telephone

Fax

Email Address rony.joseph@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 299 Rockland Lake Road

City Valley Cottage

State NY

Zip Code 10989

 

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 Rony Joseph at Rony.Joseph@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “PRA 5 – Rockland Lake State Park Office”. If you have any questions concerning the position, please email Rony.

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.

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