Park Worker 3 - Tallman Mountain State Park

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply NY HELP No Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Title Park Worker 3

• Tallman Mountain State Park Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade 09 Bargaining Unit OSU
• Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $46641 to $56413 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Other (see below) "Other" Explanation 8:00AM
• 4:30PM; workdays may vary by season Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 8 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Rockland Street Address Tallman Mountain State Park Route 9W City Sparkill State NY Zip Code 10976 Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Manager 2, SG-21 at Tallman State Park, the selected candidate's duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Perform daily ground and building maintenance such as, but not limited to mowing lawns, cleaning restrooms, remove snow and ice, and pick up litter and other obstructions from buildings and grounds.
• Oversee and train lower-level employees by assigning tasks, reviewing their performance, and supervising their work to ensure operational efficiency.
• Control and monitor access to park facilities while investigating and minimizing potential problems in collaboration with staff and patrons.
• Verify and manage fee collection processes to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Conduct periodic site visits to satellite parks, such as Blauvelt State Park, to assess and monitor conditions.
• Occasionally perform clerical tasks.
• Administer first aid in emergencies.
• Supervise and conduct routine maintenance on a variety of equipment, including small engines (e.g., mowers and saws), trucks, and tractors.
• Assist higher-level personnel in various semi-skilled building repair tasks including but not limited to carpentry (minor wood replacement and building repairs using hand and power tools and shop machinery), masonry (pouring sidewalks and pads), electrical (changing switches and light fixtures, light bulbs, and breakers), and plumbing tasks (faucet changing and bathroom winterizing).
• Carry out building maintenance activities, including interior and exterior painting.
• Track inventory and monitor the condition of maintenance equipment and tools to ensure operational readiness.
• Removal of hazardous trees or branches.
• Adhere to the agency's Code of Conduct policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in daily tasks. Minimum Qualifications One year of experience
• in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility; OR
• 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
• Landscaping or grounds maintenance OR
• One year of military service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces; OR
• Thirty (30) semester credit hours of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university
• ; OR
• Completion of a two-year technical/trades school program; OR
• Two years of experience as a trade assistant working under the direct supervision of a skilled tradesperson.
• If verifiable, we will accept and pro-rate part-time and volunteer experience.
• Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.

S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

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

OPERATIONAL NEEDS

• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• 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 be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must complete OPRHP sawyer training or equivalent within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment. This training will be provided by OPRHP.
• Must obtain AED, CPR, and First Aid Certification during the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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).

BENEFITS

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. Name Sheila McCaffrey Telephone Fax Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov Address Street 625 Broadway City Albany State NY Zip Code 12238 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 Sheila McCaffrey at employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line "Park Worker 3

• Tallman Mountain
• #6495".

If you have any questions concerning the position, please email employment@parks.ny.gov. 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.