AddressNY HELP Yes
Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Administrative Specialist 1
Occupational Category Administrative or General Management
Salary Grade 18
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $49363 to $82656 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Jefferson
Street Address Keewaydin State Park
45165 NYS Route 12
City Alexandria Bay
State NY
Zip Code 13607
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS:This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS program, this title may be filled via a 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In June 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive, and the official probationary period will begin.At a future date (within on year of permanent appointment), it is expected that employees hired under the NY HELPS program will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status without having to complete an examination. Employees will then be afforded with 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 promotional examination for which they are qualified.Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:For Administrative Specialist Trainee 1, SG-NS: You must have a bachelor’s degree* or higher.For Administrative Specialist Trainee 2, SG-NS: You must have a bachelor's degree* or higher and one year of professional experience providing administrative and staff support to executives, program managers and staff, boards, or commissions by overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program.For Administrative Specialist 1, SG-18: You must have a bachelor's degree* or higher and two years of professional experience providing administrative and staff support to executives, program managers and staff, boards, or commissions by overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program.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. 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 https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.Professional Experience must be performing the duties of the full performance level position. If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.Substitution: A Juris Doctor, master’s or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled may substitute for 1 year of experience. Hiring agencies have discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position.Competitive Minimum Qualifications:Appointment from an Eligible List: Candidates may qualify for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.Reassignment:Current Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation employees with one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service as an Administrative Specialist 1, Trainee 1 or Trainee 2. If you have less than one year, you must be currently reachable on the Administrative Specialist 1 eligible list for the Alexandria Bay location.70.1 Transfer Qualifications:One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service allocated to a Grade 11 or higher eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service.52.6 Transfer Qualifications:One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service allocated to a Grade 11 or higher eligible for transfer and determined to be administrative by Civil Service.70.4 Transfer Qualifications:Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service in a position allocated to Grade 11 or higher and who has passed the PCO exam and has a bachelor’s degree may be eligible for appointment.Note: 70.4 candidates must NOT have failed the most recent PCO exam.Subsequent 55 B/C Transfer Qualifications:A subsequent 55 B/C appointment may be considered if you have one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service in a position allocated to Grade 11 or higher and have a current Civil Service 55 B/C approval letter.Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/. 55 B/C Qualifications:Individual certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor’s Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement. The open competitive minimum qualifications are:For Administrative Specialist Trainee 1, SG-NS: You must have a bachelor’s degree* or higher.For Administrative Specialist Trainee 2, SG-NS: You must have a bachelor's degree* or higher and one year of professional experience providing administrative and staff support to executives, program managers and staff, boards, or commissions by overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program.For Administrative Specialist 1, SG-18: You must have a bachelor's degree* or higher and two years of professional experience* providing administrative and staff support to executives, program managers and staff, boards, or commissions by overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program.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. 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 https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.**Professional Experience must be performing the duties of the full performance level position. If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.Substitution: A Juris Doctor, master’s or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled may substitute for 1 year of experience. Hiring agencies have discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
Duties Description Under the direction of a park manager, this position will serve as the on-site supervisor at Kring Point State Park supervising the daily maintenance and operations at this facility. Duties will include: • Supervise permanent, temporary, and seasonal personnel, including scheduling, orientation, training and evaluation.• Schedule and assign work, providing clear directions and guidelines.• Inspect work to ensure it is completed properly.• Complete performance evaluations and discuss performance expectations with employees in a timely manner.• Plan and schedule work projects.• Conduct site assessments to determine work projects at Kring Point or other parks within the complex; prioritize and justify need for each project.• Plan and direct minor rehabilitation and construction projects.• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs.• Review maintenance requests and assess materials, equipment, and labor requirements; make purchases as necessary and in accordance with purchasing guidelines.• Perform administrative duties in support of the facility.• Receive, investigate, and reply to patron or employee complaints.• Monitor inventory and requisitions materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.• Prepare various reports including attendance, revenue, personnel, hazard tree assessments, equipment and fuel reports, work progress reports, and DOH reports.• Assist with budget preparation and justification.• Plan and provide programs and services to the public.• Plan and schedule recreation activities and special events.• Coordinate logistical aspects of routine programs and special events, including security, admissions, transportation, traffic flow, and cleanup.• Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.• Must possess or be able to obtain USDA Forest Service National Sawyer Training certification in Bucking/Limbing and Directional Felling within the probationary period term or at the next available training as a condition of employment. • Must possess or be able to obtain a Grade C Water Certification within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.BENEFITS:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:• Paid Time Off:o PEF and CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays. o M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.o PEF and M/C: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.• Health Care Benefits:o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost• Additional Benefits:o New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membershipo NYS Deferred Compensationo Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bondso Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)o Paid Parental / Family LeaveTo 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.
Name Personnel
Telephone
Fax
Email Address TI.Employment@PARKS.NY.GOV
Address
Street Keewaydin State Park
P.O. Box 247
City Alexandria Bay
State NY
Zip Code 13607
Notes on Applying If are interested in being considered for this position, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters, download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1ThousandIslands.pdf. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. If you are interested in this vacancy, please forward your application and resume, and 3 supervisory work-related references to TI.employment@parks.ny.gov with the Subject line “Administrative Specialist 1 – Regional Office” or mail your application, resume, and references to: Peyton A. Taylor, Regional Director, Keewaydin State Park, P.O. Box 247, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607.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.
