DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Office Manager(s), the incumbent will:

• Greet visitors, answer phones and/or radio transmissions; provide information as appropriate.
• Track and coordinate assignments and work self-sufficiently to resolve competing priorities.
• Operate office equipment such as printers, scanners, and copiers.
• Create, maintain, and enter information into spreadsheets, trackers, and databases.
• Complete forms in accordance with agency procedures.
• Set up and manage paper and electronic filing systems.
• Prepare cashier and office staff weekly schedules.
• Supervise subordinate staff; ensuring that cashiers are occupied with tasks when not cashiering.
• Prepare cashier for revenue collection, reconcile revenue at the end of the day; prepare revenue deposits.
• Assist in the scheduling and coordination of events.
• Assist in the hiring process.
• Light maintenance of main office and the main office restroom.
• Additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No Minimum Qualifications per Civil Service.

-Experience in office work is preferred but not necessary. Must work weekends and holidays from May – November. Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

OPERATING NEEDS:

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to prioritize a wide range of responsibilities.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal with attention to detail.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must be able to accept direction from supervisors and take initiative to learn and retain new information.
• Must be able to work with confidential information

BENEFITS:

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

Paid Time Off

• PEF & CSEA: 44 days – 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays
• M/C: 39 days – 13 vacation days, 8 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays
• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

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 / Family Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit:https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

TO APPLY:

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $19.85 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person