Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks & Recreation Aide 1-7 (Genesee Region)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $16 to $24.13 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable. Seasonal

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County To Be Determined

Street Address Genesee Region

See additional comments under “Job Specifics” for work locations.

City TBD

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Job Specifics

Duties Description The duties of this position will include but are not limited to the following (depending on the work site):

• Parks & Recreation Aide 1 ($16.00/hour):

o Campground and Public Programming; grounds maintenance; customer service; gate attendants, recreation attendants; Trail Maintenance; mowing, trimming, remove vegetation, branches and downed trees from trail, litter pickup, maintain gates, signage, & benches; Maintenance, Cleaning, Camp office; cleaning facilities, weed trimming, painting, cash handling, snow removal, vehicle & equipment operation.
o general maintenance, landscaping, mowing, weed whacking, garbage collection.

• Parks & Recreation Aide 2 ($17.62/hour):

o May be assigned to perform the duties listed in PRA 1, in addition to the following: Buildings & Grounds maintenance, brush clean up; Contact station - check in/check out; Required to operate park vehicles and equipment. May oversee PRA 1 staff.
o Maintains grounds, roads, and trails; clears shrubs, grass, leaves and debris; bathroom cleaning, snow/ice removal, litter removal, Upstate PRA2’s could perform booth operations and cash collection.

• Parks & Recreation Aide 3 ($18.19/hour):

o May be assigned to perform the duties listed in PRA 2, in addition to the following: additional trades skill/responsibility: i.e: boat launch attendant, equipment operation or minor trades; Environmental Education, Public Programming, Outreach; May oversee PRA 1&2 staff.
o Maintains grounds, roads and trails, assists patrons with general information, toll booth, litter and trash removal, bathroom cleaning, fixes and repairs, event set up, direct parking for vehicle entry, could include light office duties, phones. Upstate PRA3’s could perform booth operations and cash collection.

• Parks & Recreation Aide 4 ($19.04/hour):

o May be assigned to perform the duties listed in PRA 3, in addition to the following: may function as crew leaders, giving instructions and providing assistance to lower level seasonal staff and supervision; Tree Crew - Brush Chipping, Bucking, Felling; Office, maintenance, interpretive programs.
o Maintain grounds, roads and trails, assists patrons with general information, toll booth, set up for events, may assist skilled or semi-skilled trades like unclogging toilets, replace washers, exterior or interior painting, general carpentry. Toll booth, litter and trash removal. May perform light office functions, phones, reports, cash collection, bank runs.

• Parks & Recreation Aide 5 ($20.45/hour):

o May be assigned to perform the duties listed in PRA 4, in addition to the following: Supervision of staff- work autonomous.
o Maintain grounds, roads and trails, assists patrons with general information, toll booth, set up for events, may assist skilled or semi-skilled trades like unclogging toilets, replace washers, exterior or interior painting, general carpentry. Toll booth, litter and trash removal. May perform light office functions, phones, reports, cash collection, bank runs. Performs security functions, may supervise a small maintenance crew, may give tours, and perform programming.

• Parks & Recreation Aide 6 ($21.57/hour):

o May be assigned to perform the duties listed in PRA 5, in addition to the following: may act as a shift or area supervisor, either under the direction of a facility manager or in the absence of permanent staff.
o May supervise a small crew, maintenance or office or historic site tours, assists managers or higher-level supervisors with programs, events, security, bank runs, patron services. Will also lead crews for carpentry, landscaping, boat, booth operations, cash collection, plumbing, housekeeping, and office tasks. May assist with revenue and attendance reporting, and assist with training lower level staff.

• Parks & Recreation Aide 7 ($24.13/hour):

o May be assigned to perform the duties listed in PRA 6, in addition to the following: higher volume of work and supervisory responsibility.
o Supervisory role: Works more with skilled crews, for maintenance, landscaping, gardening, pool operations, beach operations, Campground operations, office operations. Assists patrons with directions, general information, may be called upon in urgent situations, may also perform office functions, cash collection, bank runs, reports and communications between facility management and lower-level staff.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Additional Comments You may be assigned to work in one of the following locations:

Letchworth; Nature Center; Hamlin; Lakeside; Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
1 Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY 14427

Hamlin Beach State Park
1 Hamlin Beach Blvd.
West Hamlin, NY 14464

Silver Lake State Park
4229 West Lake Rd
Silver Springs, NY 14550;

Conesus Lake Boar Launch
5030 East Lake Rd
Livonia, NY 14487

Harvey Pool
2280 Park Rd.
Mt Morris, NY 14580

Lakeside State Park
13691 Roosevelt Hwy
Waterport, NY 14571

Darien Lakes State Park
10475 Harlow Rd
Darien Center, NY 14040

Operational Needs:
• The duties of this position may require you to have and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows you to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. Failure to maintain a valid driver’s license may result in removal from this position.

Operational needs will be discussed at the time of the interview and appointment. Failure to maintain proper licensing may result in removal from this position.

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.

How to Apply

Name Genesee Region

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Genesee.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Genesee Regional Business Office

1 Letchworth State Park

City Castile

State NY

Zip Code 14427

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the region's operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating your experience in relation to the duties listed. You must put the work location you are interested in on the subject line of your email.

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 www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward these three required items by email to Genesee.Employment@parks.ny.gov.

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.