Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 7 (Administrative Aide) - Taconic

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $24.13 to $24.13 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Dutchess

Street Address Taconic Regional Office

9 Old Post Road

City Staatsburg

StateNY

Zip Code12580

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Parks and Recreation Aide 7 will be primarily focused on performing administrative tasks within the Hudson Valley Capital District at the direction of either the District Manager or Assistant District Managers. Relevant job duties for the position include but are not limited to the following:
• Communicate with District, Contracts, and Agency staff located in various remote office locations by using videoconferencing, phone, and email.
• Schedule meetings, interviews, trainings, and events,
• Distributing agendas, creating/distributing meeting minutes, and developing announcements.
• Retrieve records, gather information, and obtain data as requested. Scan, copy, print, fax, mail, and email documents.
• Prepare draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, letters, memorandums, tables, charts, and reports.
• Answer, direct, and make phone calls to assist Capital District Staff located in different office locations
• Manage, file, and organize paper/electronic documents and records.
• Manage, distribute, and purchase office supplies.
• Assist with the onboarding and offboarding of staff.
• Assist in managing the district budget and enter and/or develop purchase orders.
• Reconcile purchasing for staff.
• Communicate and work with regional and agency business office staff regarding purchasing and budgeting.
• Data entry, maintain and create various spreadsheets.
• Occasional travel to other office locations.

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualification per Civil Service.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, MS Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.

Additional Comments Telecommuting available (up to 50%) with supervisor approval
Occasional Day trip travel will be necessary.

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 possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as with others.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
• Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor, including medium-heavy lifting and using step ladders.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employees’ 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 have been met.

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.

How to Apply

Name Garrett L. W. Jobson

Telephone

Fax

Email Address garrett.jobson@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street PO Box 308

9 Old Post Road (physical address)

City Staatsburg

State NY

Zip Code 12580

 

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 historic site 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/taconic/default.aspx

Please forward your application and resume, if available, to garrett.jobson@parks.ny.gov or mail to Garrett Jobson, Hudson Valley Capital District Manager, PO Box 308 Staatsburg, NY 12580.

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.

POSTING DATE: 6/26/2025 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 7/10/2025

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency