Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleParks and Recreation Aide 5-Buoy Crew Assistant
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $20.45 to $20.45 Hourly
"Other" Explanation April 2026 through November 2026<br />Monday through Thursday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM / 40 hours a week<br />
Workday
Duties Description Under the direction of the Navigation Aids crew supervisor, the Buoy Crew Assistant will:
• Assist in maintaining the NY statewide navigable buoy marker system, providing critical safety information to boaters.
• Provide assistance to the crew supervisor in the completion of buoy placements in the spring and removal in late fall.
• Maintain buoys and all equipment needed to haul, place, remove and repair navigational aids for the public waterways in NYS.
Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
The selected candidate:
• Must be physically able to perform heavy lifting on shore as well as from the platform of a boat.
• Must be able to commit to weekly, mandatory travel to lakes throughout New York State as required.
• The duties of this position as a condition of employment require you to have and maintain a valid drivers’ license that allows you to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. Failure to maintain a valid drivers’ license may result in removal from this position.
• Must possess or obtain a New York State Boating Safety Certificate as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be willing to work in a variety of weather conditions and must be prepared to endure boating conditions that can include choppy water as well as cold and wet weather.
• This position requires 50% - 75% travel and will be from April through November 2026.
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.
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
2nd Floor
Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter and Employment Application as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages and/or “the cloud.” You can obtain an employment application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters, or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at: https://parks.ny.gov/about/employment
Your application must be received by 3/18/26 and submitted via email to: employment@parks.ny.gov.
Your must include: PRA 5 Buoy Crew Assistant” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in your resume not being considered.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities.
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 identify, prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudication 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 call (518) 486-7754.