Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark Worker 3 - Saratoga Spa State Park
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Operations Manager 1, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following job duties which include but are not limited to:
• Operation of the region’s equipment inventory, usage tracking and surplus programs.
• Perform data entry, run reports, issue asset tags, perform spot checks and communicate opportunities and deficiencies.
• Work closely with both the Park Operations Manager 1 and the Agency’s Equipment and Fleet Management Unit to ensure new equipment is properly received, inventoried and registered as appropriate using Asset Cloud and/or Asset Works.
• Coordinate with the Region’s Gideon Auto Garage to ensure asset identification tags, decals, EZ Passes and Telematics are installed.
• Ensure mileage clipboards with WEX cards are created for new vehicles.
• Schedule and coordinate the public viewing of surplus equipment and document the sale and pick up of purchased items from auction.
• Coordinate the region’s annual vehicle rust prevention program.
• Track and update region’s IT equipment inventory.
• Guide and train the region’s facility equipment coordinators on the inventorying and surplusage of equipment.
• Record and track region’s equipment loan program.
• Record and track vehicle safety recalls.
• Directly supervise an Assistant Coordinator.
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.
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 have good written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be proficient in or have the ability to learn Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must be proficient in or have the ability to learn the asset management programs including Asset Works and Asset Cloud.
• Must be able to communicate verbally, as well as in writing and read and comprehend written material.
• Must participate, complete, and practice all required NYS trainings annually.
• Must be able to work outdoors year-round.
BENEFITS:
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
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Brian.Strasavich@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Saratoga Spa State Park
19 Roosevelt 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, via the agency’s internal intranet site, or by downloading an application:
FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf
Please forward your application and resume to Brian Strasavich at Brian.Strasavich@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Park Worker 3.”
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and operational needs for the position.