State Fair Assistant, NS Position Available In Onondaga, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Agriculture & Markets, Department of The job title for the vacancy. Title State Fair Assistant, NS The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category No Preference The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade Hourly The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit OSU – Operational Services Unit (CSEA) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $16 to $30.28 Hourly Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Labor Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Variable The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 40 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 7 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 3:30 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County Onondaga The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 581 State Fair Blvd The city where the vacancy is located. City Syracuse The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 13209 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking employees for hundreds of temporary positions for the 13-Day New York State Fair! The annual State Fair, held for 13 days from August 20th to September 1st, preserves and enhances the agricultural legacy of the State of New York and promotes current and future agricultural awareness. The State Fair hosts statewide competitions in the breeding and showing of horses and livestock and the production of quality wine, vegetables, fruit, honey, maple syrup, flowers, forage, and grain. Likewise, the Fair also hosts competitions for the youth of New York State that include horses, livestock, horticulture, robotics, dogs, sports, talent, and general economics. Temporary employees will play an important role in the execution of the 2025 Great New York State Fair! Many of our opportunities involve moving around outside in all weather conditions. These positions may be full-time, with the schedules dependent on the department being hired for. There are various departments to apply to, including: The New York State Fair is hiring for several positions for the 13-day State Fair from August 20 – September 1, 2025. Below, please find brief position descriptions we are seeking candidates for. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications I. Agriculture We are seeking employees for the various Agricultural Departments on the fairgrounds. Departments include poultry, rabbits, beef cattle, dairy cattle, and horses. Duties range from cleaning the barns to tending to the animals. II. Guest Relations/Ticket Takers The Guest Relations and Ticket Takers are responsible for welcoming guests. They must be professional and welcoming in providing information about the facilities, programs, and services available at The Fair. Those in a Ticket Taker role will review and scan tickets at entry points. III. Potato Booth Employees in the Potato Booth will bake potatoes and prepare toppings, keep a clean and safe environment, provide customer service to the patrons purchasing baked potatoes, and handle cash transactions using a cash register. IV. Safety Safety employees will help guests while following all safety protocols. A security license is not a requirement for this position. V. Bag Check- 8-

Hour Security Course:

In this role, employees will guard entry points, verifying visitors, and check all bags at entry points. To be eligible for this position, applicants need to complete an 8-hour course or have a security guard license, be an active military member, or be an active or retired police officer. VI.

Chevy Security- Licensed Security Guard:

This role is tasked with performing security services at Chevy Court and Suburban Park concert locations. To be eligible for these positions, applicants must have a 16-hour NYS Security Guard License, be an active military member, or be an active or retired police officer. VII. Tram Conductor Tram Conductors help passengers on and off the back of trams, which follow a route that runs the perimeter of the Fairgrounds. VIII. Tram Driver Tram Drivers are responsible for safely transporting passengers on a truck-pulled wagon to and from the tram stops around the NYS Fairgrounds. Applicants must have a CDL Class B License with a “P” Endorsement to be eligible for this position. IX. Sensory Room Programming staff are responsible for monitoring and assisting guests in our inclusive sensory programming areas, which include the calming sensory room/cottage and outdoor active sensory area. Employees must be professional and possess the ability to warmly welcome and interact with guests who may have sensory-processing differences, autism, PTSD, or other physical or psychological conditions. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Lauren Denny The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 3157284254 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 581 State Fair Blvd The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Syracuse The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 13209 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Candidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for this opportunity must copy and paste the link below to apply. Within this online application, please upload your resume.

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//recruitingbypaycor.com/career/SubmitResume.action?clientId=8a7883d07a219b0d017a53a2e3bb0f9a&id=8a78879e96888d4801968c1a8f653da1&specialization= If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Denny in Human Resources at (315) 728-4254 or HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov. The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary, for qualified persons with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please visit: https://agriculture.ny.gov/employment-information.