Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 6 - Long Island Regional HQ (Purchasing/Finance Department)

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $21.57 to $21.57 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Suffolk

Street Address Admin Headquarters - Belmont Lake State Park

625 Belmont Ave

City West Babylon,

StateNY

Zip Code11704

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Contract Management Specialist1, the selected candidate will perform tasks related to the operation of the Regional Purchasing Department. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Assist in reconciling procurement card transactions and assigning charges to the correct facility
and funding source.
• Assist in compiling and preparing financial data related to utilities, reimbursements, staffing, refunds, and contracts.
• Assist in processing vendor requests for payment and assist Park Staff with verifying the accuracy of procurement records.
• Assist in creating and maintaining databases and assist with spending reports for the Region.
• Assist in auditing utility invoices and track payments and energy usage into the Agency database.
• Assist in approving vouchers, verifying all information is accurate, and responding to incorrect charges and coding in ESettlements.
• Assist in processing Direct Pays, interagency payments, and employee reimbursements.
• Assist in receiving orders, scheduling deliveries, ensuring delivery tickets match invoices for goods/services, and ensuring prices are accurate pertaining to State Contracts.
• Assist in regional auditing of parks – cash counts, floor checks, golf and camping checks, concession inspections, and compile reports.
• Other duties as appropriate for this title and position.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Additional Comments 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 Personnel

Telephone

Fax

Email Address longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Long Island Admin HQ

625 Belmont Ave

City West Babylon,

State NY

Zip Code 11704

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease 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.

All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the operating needs for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud”.
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.

Your resume, cover letter and any other documents must be received by June 16, 2026, and submitted via email to longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov. Please include the vacancy ID number and "Parks and Recreation Aide 6 – Long Island Regional HQ (Purchasing/Finance Department)” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the operating needs for this position. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the 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.