Parks and Recreation Aide 3 - Trailside Museums and Zoo

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply NY HELP No Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Title Parks and Recreation Aide 3 - Trailside Museums and Zoo Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade Hourly Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $18.19 to $18.19 Hourly Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Labor Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Other (see below) "Other" Explanation 40 hours per week; variable schedule including weekends and some holidays 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 Rockland Street Address Trailside Museums and Zoo 4 Ft. Clinton Way City Bear Mountain State NY Zip Code 10911 Duties Description Trailside Museums and Zoo is a 30-acre site located within Bear Mountain State Park. This location includes 15 outdoor animal exhibits, 5 stone buildings, 4 regional nature museum buildings, a stone residential house, 1 mile of paved trail, a historical Revolutionary War site, and a forested area. The facility has native plant species gardens among other landscaping features. Under the direction of the Trades Generalist, SG-12 at Trailside Museums and Zoo, the selected candidate will perform duties related to maintenance and repair of the grounds and buildings. This position also involves working in a zoo environment where animals are present. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform upkeep of grounds, including the operation and basic maintenance of hand and power tools (line trimmers, mowers, etc.).
• Perform snow removal by hand shoveling and operating a snowblower and tractor plow.
• Clear sites, prepare them for planting, and plant seeds, trees, shrubbery, and flowers.
• Complete maintenance tasks including cleaning restrooms and picking up litter.
• Make repairs to a variety of structures and buildings.
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment properly.
• Utilizes proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) during work tasks.
• This position involves physically demanding work outdoors on uneven and steep terrain in a variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time. This includes carrying and moving tools, materials, and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Read and understand written instructions and material.
• Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner under stressful conditions.
• Adheres to the agency's Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications per Civil Service. 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.
• An interest in the preservation of the natural world and historic sites is preferred but not required.

BENEFITS

This position has the option to join the NYS Employees' 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 have been met. For more information, please visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Christopher Gorman Telephone Fax Email Address Christopher.

Gorman@parks.ny.gov Address Street Trailside Museums and Zoo 4 Ft. Clinton Way City Bear Mountain State NY Zip Code 10911 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/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdf or scan the QR code below. Please forward your application and resume to Christopher Gorman at Christopher.

Gorman@parks.ny.gov with the subject line "PRA3 Trailside". If you have any questions concerning the position, please email. 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, STEP 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. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs. Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service, and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.