Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark Worker 3 (Hudson Highlands/Fahnestock State Park)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually
Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level personnel, the selected candidate has a broad range of responsibilities, which include supporting park programs and various maintenance and operations tasks. This position works collaboratively with park management and staff in a variety of capacities.
The duties of this position will include but are not limited to the following:
• Participate in all aspects of Hudson Highlands Park operations and maintenance including trail stewarding, trail maintenance, office operations, interacting with patrons, supervising seasonal staff, cleaning and garbage removal.
• Conduct educational programming, environmental stewardship, invasive species removal, etc.
• Participate in lost hiker and injured hiker rescues as needed.
• Perform landscaping and horticultural activities utilizing a variety of hand tools and power tools, using green practices.
• Maintain native planting beds and performing new plantings. Felling and cleanup of standing hazardous trees and storm damaged trees.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment to perform maintenance on buildings, roads, trails and other infrastructure.
• Operate and maintain a variety of equipment including trucks, tractors, loaders, gators, snowplows, snowblowers, mowers and trailers.
• Participate in all aspects of beach, campground and winter park operations.
• Conduct snow plowing and snow removal in winter.
• Conduct ski rental operations, office operations, ski trail grooming and other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility;
OR - One year of experience in any of the following fields:
• Law enforcement or security
• Firefighting
• Emergency Medical Services
• Environmental education or stewardship
• Natural resources management (e.g., forest management, wildlife management/preservation)
• Historic preservation or interpretation
• Landscaping or grounds maintenance
OR - One year of military service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;
OR - Thirty (30) semester credit hours* of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university;
OR - Completion of a two-year technical/trades school program;
OR - Two years of experience as a trade assistant working under the direct supervision of a skilled tradesperson.
*Your credit hours must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.
Additional Comments Operating Needs:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be able to operate light duty trucks, UTV’s, tractors, trailers, snowplows and snowmobiles.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons.
• Must have the ability to communicate in writing and to read and comprehend written material.
• Must possess experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must complete OPRHP Sawyer training or equivalent within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment. This training will be provided by OPRHP.
• Must obtain Class C Water Treatment Operator certification within the probation period.
• Must be available to work a variable schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:
• CSEA: 44 days – 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave
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.
Email Address Taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
3011 Route 9D
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, via the agency’s internal intranet site, or by downloading an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website link below:
https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdf
Your application and resume must be received by August 21, 2026, and submitted via email to: taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line "Park Worker 3 - Hudson Highlands/Fahnestock"
Please submit your materials as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud.”
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications, and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
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.
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.
Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEP OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.