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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Park Worker 3 (Moreau Lake State Park)
Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade 09
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $41399 to $41399 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Variable
"Other" Explanation Variable schedule.
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 Saratoga
Street Address Moreau Lake State Park
605 Old Saratoga Road
City Gansevoort
State NY
Zip Code 12831
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 trade’s 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 direction of the Park Manager and Park Supervisor, the selected candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of the park and the park’s facility. Duties include, but are not limited to:• The candidate will perform routine grounds maintenance, including snow removal, litter pick-up, garbage removal, and road and trail maintenance.• The candidate will perform routine mowing, weed whacking, tree cutting, chipping and firewood processing. • The candidate will be responsible for bathroom and building cleaning, cabin and cottage cleaning • The candidate will be responsible for coordinating with other site staff in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, • The candidate will assist and direct staff and work with patrons to minimize potential problems and ensure that guests have an enjoyable and safe experience. • The candidate will be responsible for supervising lower-level seasonal employees while completing routine cleaning and maintenance jobs.• The candidate will coordinate with volunteers, assign tasks, and lead volunteer park projects. • Performing other related duties as assigned.
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 outdoors year-round.• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.• Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons.• Must assist in other Saratoga/Capital Region parks and sites when needed.• Must keep up on all mandated safety training including First Aid/CPR/AED.• Will be required to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.• Be able to attend the game of logging (GOL) chainsaw certification course or approved equivalent course and maintain the ability to conduct logging operations as a term and condition of employment.• Must be capable of basic computer operation.BENEFITS INFORMATION: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: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmento M/C: Eligible for unlimited days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development, but at supervisor’s discretion.• Health Care Benefits:o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programso 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 Kevin Dinon
Telephone
Fax
Email Address Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street 605 Old Saratoga Road
City Gansevoort
State NY
Zip Code 12831
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 or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdfPlease forward your application and resume to Kevin Dinon at 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Resumes may also be emailed to: Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov. If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact Kevin Dinon at 518-793-0511 or Kevin.Dinon@parks.ny.govAll qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to describe their experience accurately and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs. POSTING DATE: 5/13/24 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 5/27/24Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask or mandate in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency
