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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 3 (Office Aide)

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $19.01 to $19.01 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Hours Per Week 32-40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 10 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Genesee

Street Address Darien Lakes State Park

10475 Harlow Road

City Darien Center

StateNY

Zip Code14040

Duties Description The selected candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Park Manager 1, SG-18, or their designee in the park office. Duties shall include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating administrative functions of the camp office.
• Assisting with camper registration and fee collection procedures.
• Performing routine office tasks including answering phones and responding to low-level patron inquiries.
• Supervising a small crew of seasonal staff, as needed.
• Assisting the Park Manager with the training and scheduling of campground staff; preparing bank deposits; entering daily attendance and revenue figures; issuing permits for special use, commercial activities, firewood and hunting; and coordinating pavilion rental operations.
• Processing credit card receipts and entering charges into the Budgeting Expenditure Tracking System and Statewide Financial System programs.
• Entering seasonal timecards and tracking hourly projections.
• During the off season, the incumbent will perform various office and maintenance tasks:
o Assist with tree and brush clean-up.
o Shovel and plow snow.
o Utilize hand and power tools.
o Assist higher-level staff with basic trades projects.
o Operate light and medium-duty vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

See Additional Comments for operating needs.

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 strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
• Must have basic computer knowledge of the internet and Microsoft 365 Office programs including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Must have the ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have the ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Must have the ability to sit, stand, bend, and squat for various periods of time.
• Must be able to work a variable schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays especially during the peak operating season between April and October.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in accounting and revenue tracking

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and is eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage. There is opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time & service requirements has been met. For more information, please visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

Name Genesee Region

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Genesee.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Letchworth State Park

1 Letchworth State Park

City Castile

State NY

Zip Code 14427

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet 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 download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment.

Please submit your resume and employment application via email to: Genesee.Employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line "PRA3 - Darien Lakes Office Aide”

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

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The 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. 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.

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.