What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Worker 3 - Lake Welch/Harriman State Park position at New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation?
Description
Duties Description
Under the supervision of the Park Manager or their designee, the incumbent will perform or assist with maintenance and repair tasks. 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;
OR - One year of experience* in any of the following fields:
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.
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.
Operating Needs
Additional Comments
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).
Location Pay:
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).
Benefits
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off
Duties Description
Under the supervision of the Park Manager or their designee, the incumbent will perform or assist with maintenance and repair tasks. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, refuse packers, tractors, mowers, power saws, and self-propelled equipment.
- Load and unload cargo from vehicles and storage areas; perform building, road, and grounds maintenance as well as comfort station cleaning activities.
- Operate large dump trucks, large front-end loaders, bucket trucks and plow trucks.
- Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities under supervision in a variety of trades such as carpentry tasks (minor wood replacement and building repairs), plumbing tasks (faucet changing and bathroom winterizing), electrical tasks (changing switches and light fixtures, light bulbs, and breakers), masonry tasks (pouring sidewalks and pads), and mechanical repairs (oil changes, sharpening blades, replacing belts and hoses).
- Perform skilled maintenance activities under supervision or after receiving detailed instructions.
- Assist in repairing paths, picnic tables, benches, trails, and park equipment.
- Assist with tree pruning and removal which includes the operation of chain saws, aerial lifts, and chippers.
- Complete snow removal by shoveling snow and operating plow vehicles in the winter months.
- Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency practice and procedures, assisting and directing staff; and assisting with traffic control and parking vehicles.
- Assign, supervise, review, train and evaluate work of subordinate employees.
- Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner under stressful conditions.
- This position involves performing medium to heavy physical labor as well as working from heights and ladders.
- Adhere to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of 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 - 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.
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.
Operating Needs
Additional Comments
- Must be able to work a variable schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class B* Commercial Driver’s License with applicable endorsements or be able to obtain it within the probationary period and maintain continuously thereafter as a term and condition of employment.***
- 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 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 have the ability to communicate in writing and to read and comprehend written material.
- Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation 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 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).
Location Pay:
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).
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