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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks & Recreation Aide 4-6 (Research Assistant) Division for Historic Preservation

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $19.04 to $21.57 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 25%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Schedule to be discussed at interview. This position is 7.5 hours per week.

Hours Per Week 7.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Saratoga

Street Address Division of Historic Preservation - Peebles Island State Park

1 Delaware Avenue North

City Cohoes

StateNY

Zip Code12047

Duties Description The primary responsibilities of the Research Assistant will include but not be limited to:

• Sort and organize curatorial research files related to all historic sites.
• Organize and assist with making room for additional research files; rehouse unnecessary materials.
• Assist with miscellaneous collections tasks as they arise (i.e. helping to move large collections, small accessioning projects).
• Provide support to the research process and overall program activities.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.

Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
• Candidate must have familiarity with historic material culture.

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.

Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEP OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.

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. We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.

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

Name Amanda Massie - Senior Curator

Telephone

Fax

Email Address amanda.massie@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Division of Historic Preservation - Peebles Island State Park

1 Delaware Avenue North

City Cohoes

State NY

Zip Code 12047

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 at:

https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1.pdf

Please forward your application, resume and cover letter to Amanda Massie at amanda.massie@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Research Assistant” or mail your application to:

Amanda Massie
Senior Curator
New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation
Division of Historic Preservation (DHP)
Peebles Island State Park
1 Delaware Avenue North
Cohoes, NY 12047


All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.

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

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.

Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.