Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark Recreation Activities Specialist - Sunken Meadow (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $45081 to $55322 Annually
"Other" Explanation Daytime, weekend, holiday, and evening work is required.<br />Specific Schedule will be discussed at time of interview.
Workday
Duties Description Under the direction of the Environmental Educator 1 at the Sunken Meadow Nature Center, the Park Recreation Activities Specialist:
• Will develop environmental programming & public events for school groups and public audiences. In addition, they will provide impromptu pop-up programs at park facilities and supervise seasonal staff.
• Prepare lesson plans/activities for a wide range of ages and groups and develop teaching aids.
• Coordinate/schedule with school and camp staff for visits and/or field trips to the parks.
• All administrative aspects of the program, including hiring paperwork, reporting hours for payroll, and purchasing supplies.
• Development of social media postings to highlight various activities/events and augment in-person education.
• In coordination with environmental education and facility management, develop and design interpretative signage for the Sunken Meadow nature center and park at large.
• Work with representatives from schools, colleges, organizations, and the public to promote environmental education at park facilities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and revise and modify content in response to program needs, changes, deficiencies, and needs of particular groups.
• Upkeep of grounds and facilities in coordination with the maintenance staff, as related to educational programs (e.g., pollinator gardens, tree plantings).
• Assist in the planning and implementation of piping plover related programs.
• Other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS or 55-b/c Qualifications:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55-b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position.
The qualifications are: Two years of experience in an organized recreation program, six months of which must have been supervisory.
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 Recreation Activities Specialist.
*NY HELPS PROGRAM:
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a permanent non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Candidates must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.
• Daytime, weekend, holiday, and evening work is required.
• This role will also require coordinating and supporting environmental educational programs at other parks in the Long Island region.
• Must have an ability and willingness to handle and care for live animals.
Appointees who work in Suffolk County will receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.
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.
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 Agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application 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.
Applications can be submitted by email to LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov Please use the email subject line: Sunken Meadow - Park Recreation Activities Specialist. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.