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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/31/23

Applications Due02/10/23

Vacancy ID122989

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Recreation Activities Specialist - Riverbank State Park

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade10

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $44281 to $53654 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Daytime, weekend, holiday, and evening work is required.

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 New York

Street Address Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park

679 Riverside Drive

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10031

Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience in an organized recreation program, six months of which must have been supervisory.

Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level park management in the Athletics Department, the Park Recreation Activities Specialist: plans, conducts, and evaluates recreation programs and events; organizes recreational programs by determining community recreation needs, meeting with users and potential participants, evaluating public participation and comments, and recommending new and revised programs; photographs events for publicity and records; coordinates programs for schools and community organizations; coordinates the usage of facilities and equipment for regular programs and special events; assists community organizations in planning, scheduling, and conducting events; organizes and leads special programs; i.e. Cultural programs, basketball, baseball, volleyball, creative arts workshops, and instructional programs; assists in determining program and equipment needs by evaluating condition and usage of equipment and facilities and obtaining information about the potential interest and participation in programs; assists in supervising seasonal staff and volunteers by monitoring time and attendance, evaluating performance, and scheduling staff; prepares reports, records, and publicity materials; and prepares and maintains event schedules. The incumbent will work closely with volunteers, the community, and vendors to assure NYS Parks’ mission is always met.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Candidates must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.
• Demonstrate knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Daytime, weekend, holiday, and evening work is required.
• Be courteous, social, and able to interact with patrons of various ages.
• The selected candidate will be expected to and may occasionally support work assignments in other State Parks throughout the New York City Region

SALARY: $41,255 – $50,628 + $3,026 Annual Location Pay

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

Name Anastasia Chomanczuk

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

163 West 125th Street – 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 https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1NYC.pdf

Please forward these three required items to Anastasia Chomanczuk, Administrative Officer, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 163 West 125th Street – 17th Floor, New York, New York 10027. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

Application packages can also be submitted by email to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov You must include “Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park- PARK RECREATION ACTIVITY SPECIALIST” in the title of your e-mail for consideration.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

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