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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Worker 3

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $41399 to $50884 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

"Other" Explanation Normal shift will be 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but varies to include evenings, weekends, and holiday hours to meet operational needs.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rockland

Street Address Beaver Pond Campground/Harriman State Park

700 Kanawauke Rd,

City Stony Point

StateNY

Zip Code10980

Minimum Qualifications • One year of experience in the operation and / or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility. In addition to operations and maintenance, the following types of experience are also qualifying: law enforcement or security, firefighting, environmental education, environmental stewardship, natural resource management, forest management, wildlife management or preservation, or historic preservation or interpretation; OR
• One year of military service in any of the military branches; OR
• An Associate’s or higher-level degree, or 60 credit hours of college level coursework; OR
• Completion of an appropriate two-year technical / trades school program or two years' experience as a trades assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.

If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience.

Duties Description Under the general supervision of higher-level personnel, the incumbent’s duties include but are not limited to:
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, refuse packers, tractors, mowers and power saws, and self-propelled equipment.
• Load and unload cargo from vehicles and storage areas; perform building, road, and grounds maintenance and restroom cleaning activities.
• Perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in a variety of trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and mechanical repairs.
• Assist in repairing paths, picnic tables, benches, stairs, platforms, trails and park equipment.
• Assist with tree pruning and removal, operation of a chain saw, aerial lift, and chipper.
• Complete snow removal by shoveling snow and operating plow vehicles in the winter months.
• Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency practice and procedures, assisting and directing staff; and assist with traffic control and parking vehicles.
• Address patron questions, monitor park radio communications, provide information to visitors, and perform front desk transactions.
• Enforce both campground and park rules.
• Assign, supervise, review, train, and evaluate work of subordinate employees

Additional Comments The CSEA contracts allow for salary protection for seasonal / hourly employees who are appointed to permanent graded positions with lower hiring rates under certain circumstances. We encourage OPRHP seasonal / hourly applicants to check in with your Regional Business Office Administrator to inquire about the potential impact on your salary.

OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must be able to work a varying schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• 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 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.
• Must have the ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor tasks.
• Must be comfortable working from heights and ladders.
• Must possess or obtain Game of Logging 1, 2 & 3 training within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.
BENEFITS:
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 / Family Leave
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Matt Driver- Park Manager 3

Telephone

Fax

Email Address matthew.driver@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Harriman State Park

PO Box 427

City Bear Mountain

State NY

Zip Code 10911

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 at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdf



Please forward your application and resumeto Matthew Driver, Park Manager 3, Harriman State Park, PO Box 427, Bear Mountain, NY 10911-0427 or email your application and resume to matthew.driver@parks.ny.gov and include “Park Worker 3, Beaver Pond Item 6431” in the subject line of your email.

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.