Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleHistoric Site Assistant (NY HELPS) - Lorenzo State Historic Site
Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $49842 to $61076 Annually
"Other" Explanation Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday. Details to be discussed during interview.
Workday
Duties Description Under the direction of the Historic Site Manager A, SG-23, the incumbent’s duties will include, but not be limited to:
• Assist and coordinate site operations in the absence of the Historic Site Manager and Interpretive Programs Assistant.
• Conduct research, guide tours, and develop and present new programs as delegated by the Historic Site Manager and Interpretive Programs Assistant.
• Identify, document, and care for objects and assist in maintaining collections.
• Monitor climate conditions in storage and exhibit areas and upload data to the E-climate notebook.
• Manage collections, including exhibition and storage of objects, loans, and donations, ensuring accurate records using The Museum System (TMS) and maintaining master accession and equipment lists.
• Perform periodic inventories of collections and documents.
• Work with the Historic Site Manager in supervising and training of seasonal staff members, as well as interns and volunteers.
• Collect and keep track of attendance, revenue, and donations.
• May oversee and perform all functions and activities of site surveillance.
• Assist in the development and distribution of promotional materials and social media content.
• Assist with basic maintenance, building cleaning, occasional outdoor walk shoveling, and other light site work.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list(s) to be considered for appointment. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment or reinstatement by one of the following 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:
Either 1. three years of qualifying experience** in a historic house museum, in a historical society, within the history section of a museum, in the department of a governmental agency having responsibility for historic museums or historic sites, in an art gallery, or in a cultural center.
Or 2. an associate's degree or higher AND one year of qualifying experience** in a historic house museum, in a historical society, within the history section of a museum, in the department of a governmental agency having responsibility for historic museums or historic sites, in an art gallery, or in a cultural center.
**Qualifying experience is defined as experience presenting and/or guiding interpretive tours or programs; conducting historical and/or curatorial research on persons, places, events or museum objects; and performing collections management duties (accessioning, cataloging and conducting inventories).
**Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education (https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home). If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.
*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT VIA ELIGIBLE LIST APPOINTMENT:
Candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list.
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 Historic Site Assistant; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Historic Site Assistant eligible list for this location, if one exists.
PROVISIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
In the absence of an eligible list(s) with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be meet the following minimum qualifications:
Either 1. three years of qualifying experience** in a historic house museum, in a historical society, within the history section of a museum, in the department of a governmental agency having responsibility for historic museums or historic sites, in an art gallery, or in a cultural center.
Or 2. an associate's degree or higher AND one year of qualifying experience** in a historic house museum, in a historical society, within the history section of a museum, in the department of a governmental agency having responsibility for historic museums or historic sites, in an art gallery, or in a cultural center.
**Qualifying experience is defined as experience presenting and/or guiding interpretive tours or programs; conducting historical and/or curatorial research on persons, places, events or museum objects; and performing collections management duties (accessioning, cataloging and conducting inventories).
**Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education (https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home). If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.
*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.
*NY HELPS PROGRAM:
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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:
• 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 be able to work non-standard hours as needed to support scheduled programs and special events.
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
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 central.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
6105 E. Seneca Turnpike
Notes on ApplyingAll interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and Employment Application which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and Employment Application as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages and/or “the cloud.” 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 forward your application and resume, if available, to Barbara Sorrells, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 6105 E Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville, NY 13078
Or email to Central.Employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Historic Site Assistant." Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Charles Halligan at (315) 492-1756.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
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.