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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 2 - Office & Cashier Operations

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $17.62 to $17.62 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Seasonal/Variable Schedule. Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays. May – September (opportunity to work through mid-November)

Hours Per Week 32

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Columbia

Street Address Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area

253 Route 344

City Copake Falls

StateNY

Zip Code12517

Duties Description Under the direction of Park Management the selected candidate will be involved in every aspect of campground permits, sales, and office operations. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• addressing campground inquiries by phone and in-person,
• processing campground permits including sales and data entry,
• completing sales with the use of a point-of-sale system,
• completing campground audits,
• office and campground cleaning.
• Assists in other areas of park operations as needed.

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualification per Civil Service.

Additional Comments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to perform sales related tasks while maintaining accurate financial records. Applicants must also be able to communicate orally with other staff and with park patrons. Previous experience of performing facility sales and operations work (in a park type setting or related field) is highly preferred.

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.
- The selected candidate must count money, process sales using a point-of-sale computer with credit card system, and complete daily revenue and audit forms in an accurate and timely manner.
- The selected candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Windows applications with the ability to learn the use of a camping point-of-sale program that will include data entry, program navigation, and sale processing.
- The selected candidate must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.


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.

Name ABIGAIL PARRY LEO

Telephone (518) 329-3993

Fax

Email Address Abigail.ParryLeo@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street TACONIC STATE PARK

P.O. BOX 100

City COPAKE FALLS

State NY

Zip Code 12517

Notes on ApplyingAn application can be obtained at any park office or can be downloaded: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/park-employment.aspx. Questions regarding this position or the application process can be directed to Ms. Leo at (518) 329-3993 or by email to: Abigail.ParryLeo@parks.ny.gov.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe his or her experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operational needs.

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.