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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Park Worker 3 (FDR State Park)
Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade 09
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $43049 to $43049 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation VARIABLE SCHEDULE: including weekends, holidays, days, and evenings, especially during peak operating season between April and October.
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 12 AM
To 11:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County New York
Street Address Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park
2957 Crompond Road
City Yorktown Heights
State NY
Zip Code 10598
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; OR• One year of military service in any of the military branches; OR• An 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.
Duties Description Under the direction of park management at FD Roosevelt State Park, the selected candidate will include, but not be limited to:• Performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities and groundskeeping for FDR State Park and Donald J Trump State Parks.• Operating and performing routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including heavy equipment, trucks, tractors, mowers, and power saws.• Loading and unloading cargo from vehicles and storage.• Performing building and ground maintenance and cleaning activities.• Assisting in garbage removal using garbage truck and compactor.• Assisting in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices; assisting and directing staff and working with patrons to enforce park rules and engage in customer service, particularly in the case of an emergency; and assisting with traffic control and parking of vehicles.• Building and repairing roads, paths, picnic tables, benches, trails, and park equipment with assistance.• Completing snow removal, shoveling snow, and operating vehicles to plow snow during winter months.• Assisting with pruning and tree trimming activities involving the operation of a chain saw, stump grinder, wood splitter, bucket truck, and/or chipper. • Supervising, training, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of lower-level employees.• Maintaining parking lots and roadway networks within the facility.• Working with park management in the scheduling, permitting, and operating of public events and programs.• Working with park volunteers, the community, other departments and agencies, businesses, concessionaires, and vendors.OPERATIONAL 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 be able to perform light to medium physical labor.• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.• Must be able to operate a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, bucket trucks, tractors, mowers, line trimmers, and power saws.• Must participate in and complete training programs as instructed.• Must complete Game of Logging (Levels 1 and 2) or approved equivalent by the end of the probationary period or at the next class offering as a term and condition of employment.• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with other staff, park patrons and businesses. • Must have the ability to read and comprehend written material. • Must have the ability to supervise others.Annual Salary ($41,399 plus Location Pay = $43,049)
Additional Comments 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 LeaveLearn 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.
Name Morgan Flaherty
Telephone 914-245-4434
Fax
Email Address taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street FDR State Park
2957 Crompond Road
City Yorktown Heights
State NY
Zip Code 10598
Notes on Applying It is the responsibility of applicants to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: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, or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdf. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. If you are interested in this vacancy, please forward your application and resume, if available, to taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “FD Roosevelt PW3.” If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact Morgan Flaherty, Assistant Park Manager, (914) 245-4434
