Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark & Recreation Specialist 2 (Real Property Bureau- Land Surveyor unit)

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $28.76 to $28.76 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 16

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Director of the Real Property Bureau, the selected candidate will serve as the Land Surveyor assistant. This position serves as a shared and knowledge based resource for the Land surveying unit.

Duties include but are not limited to:

•Encroachments
o Process Intakes of Regional Requests
o Track Regional Requests
o Initiate Site visits to investigate areas
o Use GPS to locate encroachments
o Use CAD to map the encroachments

•Scanning of real property maps and documents
o Retrieval of Regional Records
o Scan and upload to network drives
o Data base entry of records

•Railroads
o Transfer institutional knowledge regarding railroad acquisitions
o Research railroad records

•Physical Inspections
o Perform physical inspections on proposed land acquisitions

•Record management
o Database entry of real property maps and records

•Survey field work
o Perform field work for various survey related needs

•Research
o Research real property records at region, county or municipal offices
o Internal research of parks records associated with proposed acquisition, encroachments, marking of boundary lines, confirmation of park boundary

•Grants Bureau research
o Review deeds and maps as needed for complex grant applications

Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience in maintenance, construction, landscaping, business operations, park operations, or in an organized recreation program.

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.


BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employees’ 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 have been met.

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

Telecommuting will be discussed at interview.

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

How to Apply

Name Shawna Russell

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Shawna.russell@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

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, Please forward your application, cover letter and resume to: Shawna.russell@parks.ny.gov. Please include “Real Property seasonal position 2026” in the subject line. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

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.