AddressAgency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Park Worker 3
Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade 09
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $40193 to $49405 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Variable (including weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts)Typical shifts include 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM OR 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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 Chautauqua
Street Address Midway State Park
4859 Route 430
City Bemus Point
State NY
Zip Code 14712
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 The incumbent will work in park operations under the direction of the Park Manager or designee. The incumbent will perform the following duties:• Directly supervise seasonal ride staff, making daily ride assignment schedules based upon operational needs and monitoring the work of subordinates to ensure compliance with all safety standards.• Perform year-round regular maintenance checks on all rides to ensure they are in proper working order.• Work with Park Manager and designees to plan, implement, and follow a comprehensive safety plan.• Participate in and lead park trainings while maintaining training logs in a timely and precise manner. • Monitor ride area, interact with park patrons, and provide information/help as needed.• Enforce Park rules and regulations, informing the Park Ranger and management of any incidents.• Assist the mechanic and maintenance departments with all aspects of ride maintenance including but not limited to takedown and assembly, cleaning, painting, oil/fluid changes, mechanical repairs, welding, and sanding.• Assist the grounds staff in off-season with tasks including, but not limited to snow removal, mowing, cleaning, and winterization of buildings.• Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.• Must be reliable, flexible, and willing to work in a team setting.• Must demonstrate an ability to adapt to changing operational needs.• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor in a variety of weather conditions and terrain.• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and possess other basic computer skills.• Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner under stressful conditions.• Must be self-motivated and be able to work independently in a highly responsible manner.• The incumbent will receive training on First Aid/CPR/AED, ATV/UTV operation, and safe ride operations. • Mechanical experience is preferred but not required.• The candidate will be expected to promote a culture of safety and model safe, responsible behavior for all staff.BENEFITS: There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit:• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave - leave benefits including 13 days of paid vacation leave in the first year of employment with bonus days for additional years of service; 12 days annual paid holidays; five days annual paid personal leave; and 13 days of annual paid sick leave.• Health Care Coverage• Retirement Plan• Payroll Deduction Savings Plans• Tuition Assistance Programs• Life Insurance and Disability InsuranceLearn 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 Paula Barber
Telephone
Fax
Email Address allegany.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street 2373 ASP Rt. 1
Ste. 3
City Salamanca
State NY
Zip Code 14779
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 website at Employment Regions - NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (www.parks.ny.gov/employment). Please forward your application and resume to: Paula Barber, Allegany State Park, 2373 ASP Rt. 1, Ste. 3, Salamanca, NY 14779 or by email: allegany.employment@parks.ny.gov.It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs. Join our team! Come see why it's great to work for New York State Parks!https://parks.ny.gov/employment/
