Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark Worker 3 - Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually
"Other" Explanation 5 days per week, 8 hour days. Varied schedule with time of year/Season. Weekends/Holidays Mandatory
Workday
Duties Description Under the direction of park management at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, the selected candidate's duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities and groundskeeping for FDR State Park and Donald J Trump State Parks.
• Operating and performing routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including heavy equipment, trucks, tractors, mowers, and power saws.
• Loading and unloading cargo from vehicles and storage.
• Performing building and ground maintenance and cleaning activities.
• Assisting in garbage removal using garbage truck and compactor.
• Assisting in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices; assisting and directing staff and working with patrons to enforce park rules and engage in customer service, particularly in the case of an emergency; and assisting with traffic control and parking of vehicles.
• Building and repairing roads, paths, picnic tables, benches, trails, and park equipment with assistance.
• Completing snow removal, shoveling snow, and operating vehicles to plow snow during winter months.
• Assisting with pruning and tree trimming activities involving the operation of a chain saw, stump grinder, wood splitter, bucket truck, and/or chipper.
• Supervising, training, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of lower-level employees.
• Maintaining parking lots and roadway networks within the facility.
• Working with park management in the scheduling, permitting, and operating of public events and programs.
• Working with park volunteers, the community, other departments and agencies, businesses, concessionaires, and vendors.
• Any other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Reassignment Qualifications:
Applicants must currently be in a Park Worker 3 position with OPRHP.
Non-Competitive 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 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 able to perform light to medium physical labor.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to operate a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, bucket trucks, tractors, mowers, line trimmers, and power saws.
• Must participate in and complete training programs as instructed.
• Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must complete OPRHP sawyer training or equivalent within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment. This training will be provided by OPRHP.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with other staff, park patrons and businesses.
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend written material.
• Must have the ability to supervise others.
Benefits:
The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:
Paid Time Off:
• 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 / Family Leave
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.
Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam.
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 taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Taconic Regional Headquarters
9 Old Post Road
Notes on ApplyingYour application must be received by April 3, 2026 and submitted via email to taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Vacancy ID 212127 – Park Worker 3 – FDR State Park” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.
All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud.”
If are interested in being considered for this position, 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/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdf
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications, and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
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.
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 (518) 486-7754.