Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleParks & Recreation Aide 2-7 - Palisades Region
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $17.62 to $24.13 Hourly
Duties Description The duties of this position will include but are not limited to the following:
• Parks & Recreation Aide 2 ($17.62/hour): Maintains grounds, roads, and trails; clears shrubs, grass, leaves and debris; bathroom cleaning, snow/ice removal, litter removal, Upstate PRA2’s could perform booth operations and cash collection.
• Parks & Recreation Aide 3 ($18.19/hour): Maintains grounds, roads and trails, assists patrons with general information, toll booth, litter and trash removal, bathroom cleaning, fixes and repairs, event set up, direct parking for vehicle entry, could include light office duties, phones. Upstate PRA3’s could perform booth operations and cash collection.
• Parks & Recreation Aide 4 ($19.04/hour): Maintain grounds, roads and trails, assists patrons with general information, toll booth, set up for events, may assist skilled or semi-skilled trades like unclogging toilets, replace washers, exterior or interior painting, general carpentry. Toll booth, litter and trash removal. May perform light office functions, phones, reports, cash collection, bank runs.
• Parks & Recreation Aide 5 ($20.45/hour): Maintain grounds, roads and trails, assists patrons with general information, toll booth, set up for events, may assist skilled or semi-skilled trades like unclogging toilets, replace washers, exterior or interior painting, general carpentry. Toll booth, litter and trash removal. May perform light office functions, phones, reports, cash collection, bank runs. Performs security functions, may supervise a small maintenance crew, may give tours, and perform programming.
• Parks & Recreation Aide 6 ($21.57/hour): May supervise a small crew, maintenance or office or historic site tours, assists managers or higher-level supervisors with programs, events, security, bank runs, patron services. Will also lead crews for carpentry, landscaping, boat, booth operations, cash collection, plumbing, housekeeping, and office tasks. May assist with revenue and attendance reporting, and assist with training lower level staff.
• Parks & Recreation Aide 7 ($24.13/hour): Supervisory role: Works more with skilled crews, for maintenance, landscaping, gardening, pool operations, beach operations, Campground operations, office operations. Assists patrons with directions, general information, may be called upon in urgent situations, may also perform office functions, cash collection, bank runs, reports and communications between facility management and lower level staff.
You may be assigned to work in one of the following locations:
Bear Mountain State Park - 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY 10911
Bear Mountain Regional Maintenance - 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY 10911
Bear Mountain Garage - 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY 10911
High Tor State Park - 11 Huntington Way, New City, NY 10956
Nyack Beach State Park - 663 N. Broadway, Upper Nyack, NY 10960
Rockland Lake State Park - 299 Rockland Lake Rd., Valley Cottage, NY 10989
Rockland Lake State Park Golf Course - Congers, NY 10920
Tallman Mountain State Park - Route 9W, Sparkill, NY 10976
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site - 44 Battlefield Rd., Stony Point, NY 10980
Sterling Forest State Park - 116 Old Forge Road, Tuxedo, NY 10987
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site - 690 Route 9W, Fort Montgomery, NY 10922
Knox Headquarters State Historic Site - 289 Forge Hill Road, Vails Gate, NY 12584
New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site - 374 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor, NY 12553
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor - 374 Temple Hill Road Route 300, New Windsor, NY 12584
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site - 84 Liberty St., Newburgh, NY 12551
Senate House State Historic Site - 296 Fair Street, Kingston, NY 12401
Minnewaska State Park Preserve - 5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
Sam's Point - 400 Sam’s Point Road, Cragsmoor, NY 12420
Sojourner Truth State Park - 100 Sojourner Truth Way, Kingston, NY 12401
Harriman State Park and its following sites:
Anthony Wayne Recreation Area - Palisades Parkway, Exit 17, Bear Mountain, NY 10911
Beaver Pond Campgrounds - 700 Kanawauke Road, Stony Point, NY 10980
Group Camps - 2216 Seven Lakes Dr, Tuxedo, NY 10987
Lake Sebago Beach - Palisades Interstate Park Commission, Bear Mountain, NY 10911
Lake Tiorati Beach - 2300 Seven Lakes Drive, Southfields, NY 10975
Lake Welch Beach - 800 Kanawauke Road, Stony Point, NY 10980
Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.
Additional Comments Operational Needs:
• The duties of this position may require you to have and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows you to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. Failure to maintain a valid driver’s license may result in removal from this position.
Operational needs will be discussed at the time of the interview and appointment. Failure to maintain proper licensing may result in removal from this position.
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.
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address palisades.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Palisades Administration Building
3006 Seven Lakes Drive
Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the region's operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating your experience in relation to the duties listed. You must put the work location you are interested in on the subject line of your email.
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. Please forward these three required items by email to Palisades.employment@parks.ny.gov.
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
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. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.