What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Worker 3 (Hempstead Lake State Park) position at New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation?
Description
Duties Description
Under the supervision of higher-level personnel, the Park Worker 3’s duties include, but are not limited to:
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.
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.
Operational Needs
Additional Comments
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
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.
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.
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.
Operational Needs
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 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
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.
- 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