Park Worker 3 (Belmont Lake - Long Island)

Description

Duties Description

Under the supervision of higher-level personnel, the Park Worker 3 may be engaged in the performance or coordination of, but not limited to, the following tasks and activities as described:

• Support the operations, activities, events, programs, and maintenance at assigned facility
• Answers patron inquiries concerning park information and resolves patron complaints in the field
• Prepares a wide assortment of reports such as, vehicle use forms, work orders, fuel reports, fire extinguisher, exit signs, emergency lights, inventory, and correspondence
• Assists cashiering tolls, office, and carousel areas
• Performs 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
• Conducts inspections of park for safety hazards, corrects problems where possible and makes recommendations to supervisor for appropriate skilled trades assistance when needed
• Acts as shift supervisor for assigned area and directs and coordinates subordinate staff (both full?time and seasonal) in the performance of the activities as required and train subordinate staff in the proper use of hand tools, vehicles, equipment, and other items necessary
• Ability to 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
• Performs other related duties as required
  
  

Qualifications

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

• 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 and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the NYS Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service. This information can also be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required 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

Positions located within Suffolk County are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

Salary Information

Park Worker 3, SG-9 (CSEA) $46,641 - $56,413 (the starting salary indicated combines the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 9 ($42,641) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). Similarly, the job rate posted is a combination of the statutory job rate ($52,413) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).

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 have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must have completed chainsaw certification, CPR, First Aid & AED trainings, OR will need to complete as soon as the appropriate training is offered in the Region as a term and condition of employment
• The incumbent will be required to work a variable schedule including weekends, holidays, days and evenings
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• 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
  
  

Benefits

The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

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