Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Ranger 2 - New York City Regional Office

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitSSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA)

Salary RangeFrom $55012 to $67564 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address NYC Regional Headquarters

163 West 125th St, 17th Floor

City NY

StateNY

Zip Code10027

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York City Region has a great opportunity for anyone with a passion for the outdoors and outdoor recreation. We are looking for a responsible individual to serve as a role model and to provide guidance to seasonal Park Rangers. Park Rangers 2s are responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating seasonal Park Rangers who are assigned to various Parks within the New York City Region. Park Rangers serve as ambassadors, welcoming the public in a friendly and courteous manner, engage visitors in park activities, provide information on facility amenities and protect park patrons and state parks and historic sites. The NYC Region Park Ranger 2 will report directly to the Assistant Regional Director and will have the following responsibilities:

- Recruit seasonal Park Ranger candidates from colleges, schools, job fairs and through social media campaign
- Organize and participate in the interview, selection and hiring process
- Coordinate mandated Security Guard Training as well as in-house training, and all associated paperwork
- Coordinate acquisition and distribution of Park Ranger uniform and equipment needs (e.g., cell phones and radios)
- Determine availability and assignment of bicycles, utility terrain vehicles, electric vehicles, and other motorized vehicles
- Visit Parks to observe Park Rangers on duty and confer with Park Managers on the Park Ranger Program
- Monitor personnel service and non-personnel service budgets and prepare seasonal staffing plans
- Assume Park Ranger duties as needed throughout the region and throughout the year
- Assume other duties as needed throughout the region year-round.

Minimum Qualifications Park Rangers 2 must have an Associate’s or higher-level degree and at least one season* of experience in a park or recreational organization performing any of the following duties: law enforcement or security, firefighting, environmental education or stewardship, forest management, park maintenance or operations, historic preservation or interpretation, or wildlife management or preservation; OR a high school or equivalency diploma and three seasons* of the experience noted above. Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment. Must be able to physically perform the duties of the position. Must satisfactorily pass a thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:

• Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to perform medium physical labor.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally, as well as fluently read and comprehend written materials.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Must possess basic computer skills including facility with the Microsoft Suite of programs, and smart phone skills.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New York State Security Guard License as a term and condition of employment. *A season is defined as working at least 300 hours performing the duties noted above.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this position,
please apply to join the Parks team.

* This position includes a downstate adjustment of $3,400*

BENEFITS:
There are various benefits provided to permanent employees. To learn more, please 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 Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 163 West 125th St, 17th Floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:

If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. 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 nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov.

Application information should be emailed to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office, Attention Personnel. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. You must include “Park Ranger 2” in the title of your e-mail for consideration. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

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.