Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 5 (Sign Shop)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $20.45 to $20.45 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm; (Typical, but may vary)

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Cattaraugus

Street Address Sign Shop – Allegany Regional Maintenance

8998 ASP Route 3

City Salamanca

StateNY

Zip Code14779

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Regional Maintenance Supervisor, SG-18, or designee, the incumbent will perform a range of graphic design, sign-making, and maintenance tasks including but not limited to:
• Assist with or generate design of regulatory, wayfinding, interpretive, and educational signs within the framework of approved guidelines.
• Assist with or generate design of publications for commercial printing, including flyers, educational materials, promotional materials, and maps, for use and production by other departments.
• Assist with or generate design of backgrounds and informational pieces for museum displays.
• Utilize computers, software, commercial printers and sign-making equipment to produce signs of metal, wood, plastic, vinyl and other materials appropriate for the application.
• Set up and operate mechanized equipment such as power metal shears, punch and drill presses, and band saws according to specifications to produce blanks and other structured components of signs.
• Hand-letter signs using brushes and paint colors.
• Spray surfaces of signs with protective and decorative materials, such as paints, enamel or lacquer, using a spray gun.
• Assist with cutting and applying reflective paper/vinyl to signs and cutting silk screens according to plans and specifications.
• Remove paint from damaged signs using high-pressure steam, chemicals, and other means.
• Clean paint brushes and spray paint equipment with soap and water, turpentine, or other solvents.
• Assemble signs.
• Assist in the installation or replacement of signs in the field as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.

See additional comments for operational needs.

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 proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications including Adobe Illustrator.
• Must be able to read and interpret plans, documents, specifications, blueprints and drawings.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be physically able to work on ladders and lift/bucket trucks.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather.

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.

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

How to Apply

Name Paula Barber

Telephone

Fax

Email Address allegany.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 2373 ASP Route 1, Suite 3

City Salamanca

State NY

Zip Code 14779

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet 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, download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment.

Please forward your employment application and resume to:

Allegany State Park, Attn: Paula Barber
2373 ASP Rt. 1, Ste. 3
Salamanca, NY 14779

Or by email to allegany.employment@parks.ny.gov.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the agency’s operating needs.

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.