Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleParks and Recreation Aide 5 (Bear Mountain State Park) Payroll/Personnel
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $19.85 to $19.85 Hourly
Duties Description Under the direction of the Administrative Specialist, SG-18, the Parks & Recreation Aide 5, SG-NS, will assist with payroll and human resources-related tasks within the business office at Bear Mountain State Park. The selected candidate’s duties include, but are not limited to:
• Utilize excellent organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking as needed.
• Ensure all seasonal hours and payroll transactions are entered prior to deadline(s).
• Submit and track seasonal employee pay adjustments to ensure timely payment; track and maintain seasonal employee roster.
• Process all seasonal employee hiring packets by ensuring timely and accurate completion of all required paperwork. Submit paperwork to OPRHP headquarters as necessary.
• Maintain and organize confidential seasonal employee personnel files.
• Track overtime requests requiring prior approval, ensuring accurate submission and payment.
• Completion of bi-weekly overtime reports using payroll registers.
• Monitoring and updating Workers’ Compensation claims through ARS (Accident Reporting System) by corresponding with park facility managers and employees.
• Track seasonal employee hours, implementing time and attendance when criteria are met.
• Monitor regional network account manager mailbox and submit user account onboarding and offboarding tickets to ITS (Information Technology Services) as necessary. Record all ticket submissions.
• Mail unemployment information to all inactive seasonal employees, tracking distribution.
• Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
• Adhere to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.
Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.
Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience in payroll/human resources is preferred but not required.
• Candidate must be able to work Monday through Friday.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address palisades.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Bear Mountain State Park
3006 Seven Lakes Drive
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 Palisades.Employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “PRA5 – Payroll/Personnel”.
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.