What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Worker 3 - Bear Mountain State Park position at New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation?
Description
Duties Description
Under the general supervision of higher-level personnel, the incumbent will:
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; OR
One year of military service in any of the military branches; OR
An Associate’s or higher-level degree, or 60 credit hours of college level coursework; OR
Completion of an appropriate two-year technical / trades school program or two years' experience as a trades assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.
Additional Comments
The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 9 ($42,641) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($52,413) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).
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
Duties Description
Under the general supervision of higher-level personnel, the incumbent will:
- Operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment, including trucks, tractors, mowers, and power saws.
- Operate regional commercial vehicles for various projects as needed.
- Load and unload cargo from vehicles and storage.
- Perform building and grounds maintenance, including trash collection and restroom cleaning.
- Assist with traffic control and parking of vehicles.
- Under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson, assist in performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in a variety of trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and mechanical repairs.
- Assist in building and repairing roads, paths, picnic tables, benches, trails and park equipment, working in other areas of park operations as needed.
- Assign, supervise, review, train, and evaluate work of lower-level employees.
- Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, assisting and directing staff, and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.
- Assist in snow removal, shoveling snow, and operation of vehicles used to plow snow during the winter months.
- Assist in general swimming pool maintenance and operation, including assisting in maintaining appropriate filtration and chemical treatment of pool.
- This position involves communicating in writing, as well as reading and comprehending written material.
- Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
- 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. 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; OR
One year of military service in any of the military branches; OR
An Associate’s or higher-level degree, or 60 credit hours of college level coursework; OR
Completion of an appropriate two-year technical / trades school program or two years' experience as a trades assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.
- If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience.
Additional Comments
- 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 physically 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 possess or obtain a valid Class B** CDL license that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
- Must possess a valid Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) certification OR successfully complete the Pool Operator Training Session (POTS) offered by OPRHP within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.
- Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation and Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 9 ($42,641) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($52,413) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).
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
- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- 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
Salary : $46,641 - $56,413