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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Park Worker 3
Occupational Category Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade 09
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $41399 to $50884 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Variable
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 12 AM
To 12 AM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Clinton
Street Address Cumberland Bay State Park
152 Cumberland Head Road
City Plattsburgh
State NY
Zip Code 12901
Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in the operation and / or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility. In addition to operations and maintenance, the following types of experience are also qualifying: law enforcement or security, firefighting, environmental education, environmental stewardship, natural resource management, forest management, wildlife management or preservation, or historic preservation or interpretation; OROne year of military service in any of the military branches; ORAn Associate’s or higher-level degree, or 60 credit hours of college level coursework; OR Completion of an appropriate two-year technical / trades school program or two years' experience as a trades assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience
Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level staff, the incumbent will:• Perform and supervise maintenance projects and activities at various facilities in the park complex including, but not limited to, semi-skilled maintenance and repair work, operation of shop machinery, and operation and maintenance of an on-site water system. • Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, assisting and directing staff, and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.• Interact with the public, answer visitor questions, and address complaints.• Supervise seasonal employees by assigning, reviewing, providing training, and evaluating their work.• Complete the annual inventory report, which includes locating each item on the report, updating the location and condition of each item, recommending items for surplus, and adding items to the report as needed.• Perform routine maintenance of buildings and grounds cut hazardous trees; move seasonal docks; assist in carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical repairs; and operate tractors, skid steers, snow blowers, and other equipment.• Obtain quotes for the purchase of needed material, equipment, and services; make the purchase by following Agency guidelines.• Maintain records, including those pertaining to daily maintenance, hazardous trees, trucks, automated external defibrillator (AED), fire extinguishers, playgrounds, bulk petroleum storage, audits, and personal timekeeping.• Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments OPERATING 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 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. 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*The CSEA contracts allow for salary protection for seasonal / hourly employees who are appointed to permanent graded positions with lower hiring rates under certain circumstances. We encourage OPRHP seasonal / hourly applicants to check in with your Regional Business Office Administrator to inquire about the potential impact on your salary. Do not assume that you will lose salary! Also, it should be noted that you will be eligible for regular salary / performance advances (i.e. salary increases) as a permanent graded employee which seasonal / hourly employees are not eligible to receive.
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 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 from visiting the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website link below. https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1ThousandIslands.pdfPlease forward your application, resume, and 3 supervisory work-related references to TI.employment@parks.ny.gov with the Subject line “Park Worker 3 – Cumberland Bay” or mail your application, resume, and references to:Peyton A. Taylor, Regional DirectorKeewaydin State Park, P.O. Box 247Alexandria Bay, NY 13607It 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.
