Park Worker 3 - Sojourner Truth State Park

Duties

Under the general direction of the Park Manager 1, SG-18 for Sojourner Truth State Park, the incumbent will perform maintenance and upkeep of the park. This position may also require traveling to work in other parks within Ulster County.

• Performs all maintenance activities including cleaning bathrooms and trash pick up.
• Performs routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, tractors, mowers and power saws.
• Operates and completes daily maintenance of machinery such as skid steers, excavators, backhoes, and loaders.
• Assists with maintenance of roads, paths, and trails.
• Assists in snow and ice control and operates snow removal equipment.
• Assists with tree removal/pruning operations that require the operation of chippers, stump grinders, and lift equipment as needed.
• May supervise the operation of a small park or a recreational facility, such as a bathhouse, beach or picnic area or may be assigned responsibility for specific park or facility programs and activities.
• Assigns, reviews, trains, and evaluates work of lower-level employees.
• Occasionally prepares seasonal payrolls, timesheets, etc. and/or performs various clerical activities.
• Monitors and oversees fee collecting and verification activities.
• Controls access to parking to and from park facilities during peak periods and crowd control in assigned area(s) and special events.
• May oversee operations for park programs or special events.
• Assists in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, assisting and directing staff and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.
• Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility;
• One year of experience in any of the following fields:
• Law enforcement or security
• Firefighting
• Emergency Medical Services
• Environmental education or stewardship
• Natural resources management (e.g., forest management, wildlife management/preservation)
• Historic preservation or interpretation
• Landscape or grounds maintenance
• One year of military service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;
• Thirty (30) semester credit hours of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university;
• Completion of a two-year technical/trades school program;
• Two years of experience as a trade assistant working under the direct supervision of a skilled tradesperson.

Reassignment Qualifications

Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Park Worker 3.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• Health Care Benefits: Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
• Additional Benefits: New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership, NYS Deferred Compensation, Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Paid Parental Leave.

Comments

The CSEA contracts allow for salary protection for seasonal / hourly employees who are appointed to permanent graded positions with lower hiring rates under certain circumstances. We encourage OPRHP seasonal / hourly applicants to check in with your Regional Business Office Administrator to inquire about the potential impact on your salary. As a permanent graded employee you will be eligible for regular salary / performance advances (i.e. salary increases).

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 at https://parks.ny.gov/regions/palisades/default.aspx.

Please forward your application and resume to Sheila McCaffrey at employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Park Worker 3 – SoJo – Item #6540” or by mail to Sheila McCaffrey, Human Resources Specialist 2, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12238.

Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.