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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Worker 3 - Fahnestock State Park

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%

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

County Putnam

Street Address Fahnestock State Park

1498 Route 301

City Carmel

StateNY

Zip Code10512

Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level personnel, the selected candidate has a broad range of responsibilities, which include various maintenance and operations tasks as well as supporting the park programs.

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.

• Operation of the Summer Beach Snack Shack and Winter Park Café.

• Participate in ski rental operations, supervise seasonal staff, ski trail grooming and other duties as assigned.

• Participate in education programs in the park including nature center operation, and guided hikes.

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

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

• Trail and Hiker Operations: Includes Trail Stewarding, trail building, maintenance, trail blazing and inspection. Participate in lost hiker and injured hiker rescues as needed

• Perform 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.

• 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;

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.

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, snowplows 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 all aspects of money-handling. To include cash counting, banking tasks and operation of point-of-sale systems

• 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 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:

• 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.

This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.

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

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. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud.”

Your application must be received by March 18, 2026 and submitted via email to taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Vacancy ID 210784 – Park Worker 3 – Fahnestock” 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. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications, and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

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.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.