Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Worker 3 - Sterling Forest State Park

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $44641 to $54413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Sunday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; must be able to work a variable schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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 Orange

Street Address Sterling Forest State Park

116 Old Forge Road

City Tuxedo

StateNY

Zip Code10987

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the general supervision of higher-level personnel, the incumbent will:
• Perform maintenance on buildings, roads, and grounds.
• Under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson, assist in performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in a variety of trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and mechanical repairs.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including pickup trucks, dump trucks, trailers, backhoes, skid-steers, snowplow vehicles and sanders, mowers, and other self-propelled equipment.
• Assist in repairing roads, drainage ditches, and trails.
• Assist with tree pruning and removal, operate chainsaws and chippers.
• Complete snow removal by shoveling snow and operating plow vehicles in the winter months.
• Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency practices and procedures.
• Assign, supervise, review, train, and evaluate work of subordinate employees.
• This position involves working from heights and ladders.
• Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
• Communicate in writing as well as read and comprehend written material.
• Adhere to the agency’s Code of Conduct policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in
daily tasks.

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.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must be able to work a variable schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• 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 have the ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Must be qualified and medically cleared to wear a respirator and adhere to safe working practices.
• 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.

Location Pay:
The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 9 ($42,641) and the Mid-Hudson Adjustment ($2,000). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($52,413) and the Mid-Hudson Adjustment ($2,000).

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.

How to Apply

Name Personnel Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

 

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 at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdf
or scan the QR code below.

Please forward your application and resume to Sheila McCaffrey at employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Park Worker 3 – Sterling Forest – Item #6863” or by mail to Sheila McCaffrey, Human Resources Specialist 2, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12238.

All qualified 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 minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.