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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Parks and Recreation Aide 5 (Night Desk and Perk Steward)
Occupational Category No Preference
Salary Grade Hourly
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $19.85 to $19.85 Hourly
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Labor Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Variable including weekends, holidays, and/or evening shifts.Typical shifts include: 4:00 PM- 12:30 AM OR 12:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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 Cattaraugus
Street Address Allegany State Park
273 ASP Rt. 1
City Salamanca
State NY
Zip Code 14779
Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.
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:• Perform desk support and park steward/night maintenance activities, providing afterhours coverage for the non-emergency 24-hour Park Operations Support Desk.• Monitor, answer, and appropriately respond to inquiries and calls for assistance during overnight hours. Each shift will consist of a public facing staff member assigned to the Desk and at least one staff member assigned to field response and roving duties.• Receive telephone calls and in-person reports and requests for assistance from the public.• Monitor radio communications and answer radio calls. • Communicate and coordinate with NYS Park Police dispatch as appropriate.• Maintain logs of all known activities and calls that occur during each shift, and ensure appropriate measures are taken while coordinating and communicating with response team members and management. • Record and relay accurate and timely information.• Register incoming campers and distribute “late-keys”. • Patrol camping and Recreational areas, interact with park patrons, and provide information/support as appropriate. • Work to enforce park rules and regulations through education and voluntary compliance for minor infractions, and notify NYS Park Police as appropriate, and for all other law enforcement matters.• Inspect and report on the general condition of specific operational areas as assigned, or the facility as a whole.• Provide assessment reports to inform park management’s decisions regarding call-outs for specialized personnel; • Perform call-outs of operations and skilled trades staff; • Conduct minor cabin/cottage/comfort station maintenance repairs. • Clear debris from park roads and bike paths. • Conduct snow removal activities as needed. • Communicate with and check in on Camper Assistance Program volunteers. • Conduct campground audits. • Be assigned as a point of contact for after-hour events. • Assist with nuisance wildlife complaints. • Restock comfort station supplies. • Supervise seasonal staff as assigned.• Perform other 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 perform medium to heavy physical labor in a variety of weather conditions and terrain.• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other basic computer skills.• The selected candidates will be expected to maintain accurate and comprehensive records of department activities.• Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner under stressful conditions. • Must be able to operate a switchboard telephone and communications radio, and exercise appropriate telephone and radio etiquette.• Must be self-motivated and be able to work independently in a highly responsible manner with limited supervision. • The selected candidates will receive training for First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED), All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)/ Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) operation, and basic chainsaw use. BENEFITS:This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Paula
Telephone
Fax
Email Address allegany.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Allegany State Park
2373 ASP Rt 1. Ste 3
City Salamanca
State NY
Zip Code 14779
Notes on Applying If you feel you meet 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, download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward your application and resume to: Paula BarberAllegany State Park2373 ASP Rt. 1, Ste. 3Salamanca, NY 14779Or 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 agency’s operating needs.
