Park & Recreation Specialist 1 - Albany - Ranger Progam

About the Role

The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation offers an opportunity to support the statewide Park Ranger Program as a Park and Recreation Specialist 1.

Responsibilities

• Prepares various reports, including reports on bureau spending.
• Reviews patron and employee feedback to inform program decisions.
• Assists with bureau budget preparation and justification.
• Assigns, reviews, trains, and evaluates work of lower-level seasonal employees.
• Controls access to parking to and from park facilities during peak periods.
• May be assigned responsibility for specific park or facility programs and activities.
• Keeps inventory of training equipment and monitors its condition.
• Instructs classes related to the Park Ranger program.
• Assists in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures, assisting and directing staff, and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.
• Coordinates logistical aspects of routine programs and special events, including security, traffic flow, and cleanup.
• Performs a variety of tasks, including carrying out small projects.
• Serves as a member of a project team to complete segments of larger, more complex projects.
• Serves as assistant to the Director of Park Rangers for projects by providing determinations or recommendations based on research and analysis.
• Conducts field inspections to assist in gathering and analyzing data and/or to ensure proper implementation of the program.
• Reviews and analyzes incident reports and statistical summaries and provides recommendations.
• Reviews and responds to inquiries from the general public in shared mailboxes.
• Attends various events to represent the Park Ranger Program.

Requirements

• One year of experience in maintenance, construction, landscaping, business operations, park operations, or in an organized recreation program.
• Valid driver’s license that allows operation of a motor vehicle in New York State (required to maintain the position).

Preferred qualification: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid NYS Security Guard License and Registration (operational needs and preferred qualifications will be discussed at the time of interview and appointment).

Benefits

• Option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System.
• Eligibility for health insurance, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave after time and service requirements are met.

This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.