Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Worker 3 - Taconic Region

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Tuesday - Saturday

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Putnam

Street Address Clarence Fahnestock State Park

1498 Route 301

City Carmel

StateNY

Zip Code10512

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level personnel, the selected candidate has a broad range of responsibilities, which includes supporting park programs and various maintenance and operations tasks. This position works collaboratively with park management and staff in a variety of capacities.

The duties of this position will include but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in all aspects of Beach, Campground and Winter Park operations. Includes interacting with patrons, supervising seasonal staff, cleaning and garbage removal, Snack shack operations.

• Ski rental operations, office operations, ski trail grooming and other duties as assigned.

• Nature Center Operations: Operate and participate in education programs in the park including nature center, and guided hikes

• Performing landscaping and horticultural activities utilizing a variety of hand tools and power tools, using green practices. Maintaining native planting beds and performing new plantings. Felling and cleanup of standing hazardous trees and storm damaged trees.

• Maintenance. Using a variety of tools and equipment to perform maintenance on buildings, roads, trails and other infrastructure. Building new trails. Snow plowing and snow removal in winter.

• Operation and maintenance of variety of equipment including trucks, tractors, loaders, gators. Snowplows, snowblowers, mowers and trailers.

• Participate in lost hiker and injured hiker rescues as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment Qualifications:

Applicants must currently be in a Park Worker 3 position with OPRHP.

Non-Competitive 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.

Two years' experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, or recreational facility; OR two years' experience as a trade’s assistant under the supervision of a skilled trades-person, or completion of an appropriate two-year technical/trades school course.

*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate 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.

Additional Comments 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 be able to operate light duty trucks, UTV’s. tractors, trailers snow plows and snowmobiles.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons.
• Must have the ability to communicate in writing and to read and comprehend written material.
• Must possess experience with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• 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 obtain Class C Water Treatment Operator certification within the probation period.
• Must be available to work a variable schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

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 / Family Leave

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

Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam.

Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Jeanne Rock

Telephone

Fax

Email Address taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Taconic Regional Headquarters

9 Old Post Road

City Staatsburg

State NY

Zip Code 12580

 

Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by December 3, 2025 and submitted via email to taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Vacancy ID 202896– Park Worker 3 – Fahnestock SP” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.