Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 5 - Administrative Assistant

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

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 Variable

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

Location

County New York

Street Address Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park

679 Riverside Drive

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10031

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level park administration staff, the Administrative Assistant duties include but are not limited to:
• Serving as ambassador for Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park which includes greeting and directing the public and providing information about facility amenities and programs.
• Coordinating administrative tasks, as directed by higher-level Park Administration staff, for the main building lobby including the front information desk, promotional tables, video boards, promotional kiosks, and the 2nd floor bulletin board.
• Daily upkeep of all main building lobby areas to maintain a clean and safe environment. This includes trash removal, cleaning of posts and reporting repairs, as needed.
• Restocking lobby area with current information about programming and upcoming events for patron and park staff. This includes posting and distributing promotional materials and schedules for programs and events.
• Assisting with office duties such as placing follow-up calls to patrons, printing copies of materials, and creating weekly reports to Park Administration to provide updates and status on assigned activities.
• Managing the schedule for seasonal decorations in the main lobby for key cultural moments and holidays and assisting the cultural department in decorating the main lobby.
• Performing inspections of the upper-level staff parking lot and distributing parking passes for patrons, permit holders and special visitors.
• Providing daily updates, conducting team huddles and printing sign-in sheets, schedules and other information materials for park stewards and rangers before each shift.
• Providing coverage for park stewards and public safety rangers during assigned breaks which may include patrolling park grounds to protect property.
• Assisting with seasonal program registration helping park administration communicate dates, locations, and key park contacts.
• Seasonal staff may be asked to assist in other areas of the park as needed and will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications NO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS TITLE PER CIVIL SERVICE.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Applicants must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Applicants must be able to lift at least 30 pounds.
• Applicants must be willing to support operational needs and special projects throughout the NYC Region as needed.



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

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 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building

163 West 125th Street, 17th floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:

If you feel you meet the agency's 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 at nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov. You must include "P&RA 5 - Admin Assnt - DFRSP" in the title of your e-mail for consideration. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

All 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 agency's operating needs.