Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark Worker 3 (Nissequogue River State Park)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually
"Other" Explanation Weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The specific schedule for this position will be discussed during the interview.
Workday
Duties Description Under the supervision of higher- level personnel, the Park Worker 3’s duties include, but are not limited to:
• Perform a variety of administrative duties by assisting with answering the phones, preparing seasonal payrolls, maintaining inventories, and collecting information for work orders.
• Assist in coordinating and executing recreation events conducted at the park.
• Interact with the public, answer visitor questions, and resolve patron complaints.
• Keep inventory of equipment, monitor condition, and schedule/perform repairs.
• Perform assigned park-related duties such as litter removal around the building, cleaning structures, and snow removal.
• Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, directing staff, and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.
• Work closely with volunteers, the community and other facilities and vendors to assure NYS Parks’ mission is always met.
• Supervise others including assigning and reviewing work, training, and developing employee skills, and evaluating seasonal employees.
• 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
*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the NYS Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service. This information can also be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
Reassignment Qualifications:
Two (2) years of clerical experience. The candidate must be able to work well under pressure, multitask, be a self?starter, maintain confidentiality, and possess excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills. Experience with Microsoft Excel and good typing/computer skills.
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 with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must have the ability to follow directions and communicate with staff, public, and respond to patrons' concerns or complaints in an effective and positive manner.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
May include weekends, evenings and holidays. Specific schedule will be discussed at the time of interview.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
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
Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.
Positions located within Suffolk County are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
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 https://parks.ny.gov/regions/long-island/default.aspx.
Please forward your application and resume to longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov. Please include “Park Worker 3 – Nissequogue” in the subject line of your email for consideration.
All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to describe their experience accurately and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency