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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/08/26

Applications Due04/30/26

Vacancy ID213494

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks & Recreation Aide 1-6 (Central Region)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $16 to $21.57 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable. Seasonal

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County To Be Determined

Street Address Central Region

See additional comments under “Job Specifics” for work locations.

City TBD

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Duties Description The duties of this position will include but are not limited to the following (depending on the work site):

Parks & Recreation Aide 1 ($16.00/hour):
o May be assigned to work in the Pro Shop, Golf maintenance Office/Ticket booth, Concessions, Interpretation, Maintenance, or Boathouse, performing duties such as: checking in golfers or campers, customer service; mowing, weedeating, groundskeeping (must be able to lift 50lbs), golf course rule enforcement, cleaning carts, cashiering duties, small maintenance projects; mowing, groundskeeping, cabin cleaning, cleaning restrooms; checking in campers, money handling, office duties; must be able to lift heavy objects; food preparation; historical interpretation; general clerical duties, computer tasks, etc.

Parks & Recreation Aide 2 ($17.62/hour):
o May be assigned to perform the duties listed in PRA 1, in addition to the following: working in the Camp Store or Night Security, responsible for golf course rule enforcement, cleaning carts, cashiering duties, small maintenance projects, medium-heavy labor, basic electric and plumbing, working evening shift, etc.

Parks & Recreation Aide 3 ($18.19/hour):
o May be assigned to perform the duties listed in PRA 2, in addition to supervising lower-level staff, creating employee schedule, maintaining inventory, completing written reports, etc.

Parks & Recreation Aide 4 ($19.04/hour):
o May be assigned to perform the duties listed in PRA 3, in addition to: equipment operation, working morning and weekend shifts, must be able to lift 50lbs, golf course experience, supervision of concessions employees, inventory, etc.

Parks & Recreation Aide 5 ($20.45/hour):
o May be assigned to perform the duties listed in PRA 4, in addition to: heavy equipment operation, prepare onboarding paperwork, processing invoices and permits, etc.

Parks & Recreation Aide 6 ($21.57/hour):
o May be assigned to perform the duties listed in PRA 5, in addition to: act as a shift or area supervisor, either under the direction of a facility manager or in the absence of permanent staff.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Additional Comments You may be assigned to work in one of the following locations:


Battle Island
2150 State Route 48
Fulton, NY 13069

Betty & Wilbur Davis
173 Davis Road
Westford, NY 13488

Bowman Lake
745 Bliven Sherman Road
Oxford, NY 13830

Canadarago Boat Launch
135 Dennison Road
Richfield Springs, NY 13439

Chenango Valley
153 State Park Road
Chenango Forks, NY 13746

Chittenango Falls
2300 Rathbun Road
Cazenovia, NY 13035

Clark Reservation
6105 East Seneca Turnpike
Jamesville, NY 13078
Delta Lake
8797 State Route 46
Rome, NY 13440

Fort Ontario
1 East Fourth Street
Oswego, NY 13126

Gilbert Lake
18 CCC Road
Laurens, NY 13796

Glimmerglass
1527 County Highway 31
Cooperstown, NY 13326

Green Lakes
7900 Green Lakes Road
Fayetteville, NY 13066

Herkimer Home
200 State Route 169 S
Little Falls, NY 13365

Lorenzo
17 Rippleton Road
Cazenovia, NY 13035

Old Erie Canal
8729 Andrus Road
Kirkville, NY 13082

Oquaga Creek
5995 County Highway 20
Bainbridge, NY 13733

Oriskany Battlefield
78-1 NY-69
Oriskany, NY 13424

Sandy Island Beach
3387 County Route 15
Pulaski, NY 13142

Selkirk Shores
7101 State Route 3
Pulaski, NY 13142

Verona Beach
6541 Lakeshore Road N
Verona Beach, NY 13162

Operational Needs:
• The duties of this position may require you to have and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows you to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. Failure to maintain a valid driver’s license may result in removal from this position.

Operational needs will be discussed at the time of the interview and appointment. Failure to maintain proper certification/licensing may result in removal from this position.

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.

Name Central Region

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Central.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Central Regional Office

6105 E Seneca Turnpike

City Jamesville

State NY

Zip Code 13078

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the region's operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating your experience in relation to the duties listed. You must put the work location you are interested in on the subject line of your email.

The employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward these three required items by email to Central.Employment@parks.ny.gov.

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.

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