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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleReceptionist - NYC Regional Office

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $18.71 to $18.71 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building

163 West 125th Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10027

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualification per Civil Service. Please see Operating Needs in the Additional Comments section below.

Duties Description The duties and responsibilities of the Receptionist include but are not limited to:
1. Serving as the first point-of-contact as the Receptionist for the NYC Region office. Answering telephones, taking and relaying messages, greeting staff, visitors and patrons in a friendly and courteous manner, and utilizing a multi-line phone set.
2. Performing office tasks such as data entry, filing, alphabetizing, copying and other related tasks using computers, postage machines and other standard office equipment.
3. Learning and using in-house databases to process payroll, purchasing and personnel transactions.
4. Creating databases as needed to record and streamline office procedures.
5. Handling complaints or inquiries from park patrons regarding the quality of their experience, the cleanliness of facilities, noise from other facility users, and other related customer service issues for regional office and all State Parks in the New York City region.
6. Updating calendars and logs for front desk operations.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
1. Must be able to write and communicate proficiently in English. The ability to communicate in Spanish is helpful but not required.
2. Prior business office experience and some college studies preferred.
3. Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, work independently and set priorities as assigned by supervisor.
4. Must possess strong interpersonal and communications skills
5. Must possess strong computer and spreadsheet skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
6. Must be willing to support additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Regional Office.
7. Must be willing to occasionally support tasks and projects at other New York State Parks work sites in the New York City Region.
8. Must be able to work 37.5 hours a week, Monday through Friday, and possibly extended weekday hours.
9. Must be eligible to accept employment in the United States.

BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that an employee may qualify for based on their negotiating unit and employment status. More about benefit eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Some benefits available to New York State Employees include:
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave
• Health Care Coverage
• Retirement Plan Membership
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
Learn more about our benefits for employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

Name Personnel

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

163 West 125th Street – 17th Floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. 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.

Electronic applications are encouraged; please submit application materials by email to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Receptionist” in the title of your e-mail for consideration. To apply by mail, please forward application materials to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 163 West 125th Street – 17th Floor, New York, New York 10027, ATTN: Personnel.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.