Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks & Recreation Aide 1 - Research Assistant - Division for Historic Preservation

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $15.97 to $15.97 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

"Other" Explanation Schedule to be discussed at interview.

Hours Per Week 7.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Saratoga

Street Address Division of Historic Preservation - Peebles Island State Park

1 Delaware Avenue North

City Cohoes

StateNY

Zip Code12047

Job Specifics

Duties Description The primary responsibilities of the Research Assistant will include but not be limited to:

• Providing support to the research process and overall program activities.
• Assisting in historic interpretation activities.
• Performing administrative and operational support functions.
• Supporting project-specific documentation and reporting needs

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.

Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
• Candidate must have familiarity with historic material culture.

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.

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.

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. We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.

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

How to Apply

Name Andy Farry - Archeology Conservator

Telephone

Fax

Email Address andrew.farry@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Division of Historic Preservation - Peebles Island State Park

1 Delaware Avenue North

City Cohoes

State NY

Zip Code 12047

 

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/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1.pdf

Please forward your application, resume and cover letter to Andy Farry at andrew.farry@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Research Assistant” or mail your application to:

Andy Farry
Archeology Conservator
New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation
Division of Historic Preservation (DHP)
Peebles Island State Park
1 Delaware Avenue North
Cohoes, NY 12047


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.