Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark Worker 3 (Belmont Lake – Long Island)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually
"Other" Explanation Work Shift/Work Schedule will be discussed at the interview. The candidate may be expected to work weekends and various shifts, holidays and special events as required to provide effective operational coverage.
Workday
Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level personnel, the Park Worker 3 may be engaged in the performance or coordination
of, but not limited to, the following tasks and activities as described:
• Support the operations, activities, events, programs, and maintenance at the assigned facility and all other duties assigned.
• Answers patron inquiries concerning park information and resolves patron complaints in the field.
• Prepares a wide assortment of reports, such as vehicle use forms, work orders, fuel reports, fire extinguishers, exit signs, emergency lights, inventory, and correspondence.
• Performing maintenance activities including mowing, refuse removal, cleaning structures, painting, maintenance of equipment, snow and ice removal, operation of power saws and other self-propelled equipment, minor carpentry, masonry, plumbing or electrical repairs, routine, semi-skilled light maintenance, and other duties as assigned.
• Conducts inspections of the park for safety hazards, corrects problems where possible, and makes recommendations to the supervisor for appropriate skilled trades assistance when needed.
• Acts as shift supervisor for assigned area and directs and coordinates subordinate staff (both full-time and seasonal) in the performance of the activities as required, and trains subordinate staff in the proper use of hand tools, vehicles, equipment, and other items necessary.
• Operate light trucks, snowplows, passenger vehicles, tractors, UTVS and other equipment as required,
o use and maintain small lawn/garden equipment and small hand tools, loads, moves, carries, or unloads materials of varying weights and sizes as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility;
OR - One year of experience in any of the following fields:
• Law enforcement or security
• Firefighting
• Emergency Medical Services
• Environmental education or stewardship
• Natural resources management (e.g., forest management, wildlife management/preservation)
• Historic preservation or interpretation
• Landscaping or grounds maintenance
OR - One year of military service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;
OR - Thirty (30) semester credit hours of college-level coursework from an accredited* college or university;
OR - Completion of a two-year technical/trades school program;
OR - Two years of experience as a trade assistant working under the direct supervision of a skilled tradesperson
*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the NYS Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service. This information can also be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
Reassignment Qualifications:
Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Park Worker 3.
Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment
• Must operate a chainsaw, maintain CPR/FA/AED certification, OR will need to complete as soon as the appropriate training is offered in the Region as a term and condition of employment.
• Ability to do simple math such as add, subtract, multiply, divide, read, comprehend written and/or verbal material, and instructions.
• Must have the ability to follow directions and communicate with staff, public, and respond to patrons' concerns or complaints in an effective and positive manner.
• This position will require weekends, holidays, various shifts, and special events to provide effective operational coverage.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:
• CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave
Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.
If applicable, for example:
Positions located within Suffolk County are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
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 https://parks.ny.gov/regions/long-island/default.aspx.
Please forward your application and resume to longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov.
Please include “Park Worker 3 - Belmont Lake” in the subject line of your email for consideration. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.
All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to describe their experience accurately and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.