Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark and Recreation Aide 6 - Collections Assistant - Long Island
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $21.57 to $21.57 Hourly
"Other" Explanation Monday - Friday; 7:00AM - 3:30PM OR 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Workday
Duties Description Located at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, the Long Island Regional Archives serves as an archival repository and assists with regional programs and events by creating interpretive panels and displays. Prospective applications, under the supervision of the Regional Curator, will be responsible for accessioning and digitizing historic documents and objects in the collection, maintaining the cleanliness of archival facilities, and reporting to the Curator any concerns related to pest management, temperature and humidity, and
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Long Island Region Curator 1 and other Long Island State Park regional staff, prospective assistants will:
• Create inventories and/or finding aids for incoming historic collections and objects.
• Accession and digitize historic documents and objects.
• Maintain the cleanliness of archival storage areas including regular dusting, vacuuming, and other cleaning tasks.
• Assist with pest management and monitoring temperature and humidity in archival storage areas.
• Assist researchers and complete research requests
• Submit proposals to the Curator 1 with recommendations for collections management projects, environmental control, pest management, and security related to the archival storage spaces.
• Will seldomly be expected to travel to other State Parks on Long Island for events and meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.
Preferred qualifications:
• Experience using TMS Collections or a related Collections Management System.
• Some knowledge of local history, New York State Parks, Robert Moses, or related topics and themes a plus.
• Motivated to work in a collaborative environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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.
• Ability to physically handle materials weighing up to 40lbs.
• Current enrollment or completion of a higher-education degree program (Bachelor’s or Masters) in the field of Art History, History, Public History, Museum Studies, Library Sciences, or a closely related field.
• One year of experience using collections management databases or creating aids in an archive, historical society, library, or museum.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience handling fragile, historic documents and objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Prospective assistants should be aware that they will be interacting with historical documents, which may mean encountering dust, mold, mildew, and/or allergens that require precautions such as wearing appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment. Additionally, prospective assistants should be prepared to work in both climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled spaces.
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
This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Long Island Regional Headquarters
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 park 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/long-island/default.aspx.
Applications can be submitted by email to: LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov
Please use the email subject line: PRA6 - Planting Fields - 214309
Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.
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.
Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.