Park Worker 3 (Hempstead Lake State Park)

Park Worker 3 (Hempstead Lake State Park) State of New York

• Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of West Hempstead, NY 11552 $46,641
• $56,413 a year
• Full-time $46,641
• $56,413 a year
• Full-time The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level personnel, the Park Worker 3's duties include, but are not limited to:
• Support the operations, activities, events, programs, and maintenance at assigned facility and all other duties assigned.
• Prepares a wide assortment of reports, such as vehicle use forms, work orders, fuel reports, fire extinguishers, exit signs, emergency lights, inventory, and correspondence.
• Assists cashiering tolls, office, and carousel areas.
• Performing maintenance activities including mowing, refuse removal, cleaning structures, painting, maintenance of equipment, snow and ice removal, operation of power saws and other self-propelled equipment, minor carpentry, masonry, plumbing or electrical repairs, routine, semi-skilled light maintenance,
• Assist in inspections of the park for safety hazards, correct problems where possible, and make recommendations to the supervisor for appropriate skilled trades assistance when needed
• Acts as shift supervisor for assigned area, and directs/coordinates staff in the performance of daily activities. Will also be responsible for providing training in the proper use of hand tools, vehicles, equipment, and other items necessary.
• Operate light trucks, snowplows, passenger vehicles, tractors, UTVS and other equipment as required
• Use and maintain small lawn/garden equipment and small hand tools, loads, moves, carries, or unloads materials of varying weights and sizes as necessary
• Other duties as assigned. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications One year of experience
• in the operation and / or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility.

In addition to operations and maintenance, the following types of experience are also qualifying: law enforcement or security, firefighting, environmental education, environmental stewardship, natural resource management, forest management, wildlife management or preservation, or historic preservation or interpretation; OROne year of military service in any of the military branches; ORAn Associate's or higher-level degree, or 60 credit hours of college level coursework; ORCompletion of an appropriate two-year technical / trades school program or two years' experience as a trades assistant under the 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. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. 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 operate a chainsaw, maintain

CPR/FA/AED

certification, OR will need to complete as soon as the appropriate training is offered in the Region as a term and condition of employment.

• Must have the ability to follow directions and communicate with staff, public, and respond to patrons' concerns or complaints in an effective and positive manner.
• This position will require weekends, holidays, various shifts, and special events to provide effective operational coverage

SALARY INFORMATION

The listed hiring rate combines the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 9 ($42,641) with Location Pay ($4,000). Similarly, the posted job rate is a combination of the statutory job rate ($52,413) with the Location Pay ($4,000).

BENEFITS INFORMATION

Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

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 Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.

ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.