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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 5 - Agency Health and Safety

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $20.45 to $20.45 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 40%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday - Friday; 15 hours per week (hours flexible).

Hours Per Week 15

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12238

Duties Description Under the direction of the Agency Safety and Health Director 2, M-2 for OPRHP’s Health and Safety Bureau, the selected candidate’s duties will include, but not be limited to:
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls, take messages, and respond to basic inquiries.
• Prepare, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and internal correspondence.
• Accurately enter and update information into databases and spreadsheets:
o Create and track all scheduled safety training. Ensure that trainings held by outside vendors meet all state financial law requirements.
o Track employee injuries, follow up with regions regarding required reporting information.
• Utilize ITS self-service portal to place trouble tickets, order computer or telephone equipment, and request technical support.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings. Assist in planning annual Health and Safety Conference.
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Additional Comments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, and WebEx.
• Ability to learn new computer applications.
• Experience managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate with diverse individuals effectively and professionally on varying levels, both within an agency as well as outsize organizations.

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.


BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employees’ Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements have been met. For more information, please visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

Name Personnel Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at: https://parks.ny.gov/sites/default/files/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1.pdf

Please forward your application and resume to employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “PRA5 – Health and Safety”. If you have any questions concerning the position, please email employment@parks.ny.gov.

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.

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