Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleParks and Recreation Aide 7 (Land & Water Conservation Fund Program Compliance Aide)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $24.13 to $24.13 Hourly
Duties Description The New York State Park System has over 200 parks and historic sites including facilities such as Niagara Falls, Jones Beach, Letchworth and Green Lakes. Over 85 million people visit state parks each year. The State Park System also contains outstanding examples of the State's natural, cultural and scenic resources.
The Division of Environmental Stewardship & Planning, Planning & Analysis Bureau’s LWCF Program Unit (the Unit) serves the State Parks Agency by overseeing, assisting and managing the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for New York State. The LWCF Act of 1965 established a national program of land acquisition and development for outdoor recreation purposes. In New York State (NYS), the program is administered by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP). More than 600 sites of NY State and municipal parkland have been acquired and/or developed over the past 60 years using this fund. Completed projects are required to remain in outdoor recreation use in perpetuity and the projects must be inspected for compliance every 5 years after completion.
Supervision: This position reports to and is supervised by the LWCF Program Coordinator (Contract Management Specialist 2, SG-23.)
Position Summary:
The primary responsibility of this position is to coordinate the compliance inspection program for LWCF funded projects.
Specific duties may include but are not limited to:
• Research files and database for previous inspection dates and identify regions and sites that have not been inspected in the past 5 years or more.
• Develop and plan inspection routes, including preparing overnight travel authorization forms.
• Under the direction of and in coordination with the LWCF Program Coordinator, ensure project sponsors (municipalities and other state agencies) have been notified that their sites are scheduled for inspections.
• Perform pre-site inspection desk reviews (reviewing previous inspections, non-compliance issues, resolutions to non-compliance issues, and identifying project elements and park boundaries).
• Conduct site inspections, collect information about the project site, and take photographs.
• Complete post-inspection reviews, document any non-compliance issues and prepare periodic reports for the LWCF Program Coordinator.
• Update AGOL inspection inventory and meta data.
• Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) database to perform queries, data entry, metadata updates.
• Familiarity with mobile data collection applications and Microsoft Office including Excel and Access.
• Under the direction of the LWCF Program Coordinator, work with professionals from diverse backgrounds including state and municipal park and site managers, staff in DESP and other OPRHP Bureaus.
• This position involves strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as with others.
• Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons.
Minimum Qualifications NO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS TITLE PER CIVIL SERVICE.
Additional Comments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Four-year college degree in Land Use Planning/Management, Geography, Geospatial Technology, Urban and/or Regional Planning, Outdoor Recreation Management/Planning, Environmental Science, GIS certificate or another related field is preferred but not required.
• Professional experience in Land Management, Land Use Planning, Outdoor Recreation Management/Planning. Environmental Science is preferred but not required.
• Proficient with computers and software such as Windows, Microsoft Access and Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point), Android OS, Adobe Acrobat, and web-based applications is preferred but not required.
• Experience using ArcGIS, AGOL and/or ArcPro is preferred but not required.
• Internet and library research skills are preferred but not required.
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 work independently in the field in various weather conditions and be willing to travel long distances by car.
• Must be proficient with various software programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
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.
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Shawna.russell@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Division of Environmental Stewardship & Planning
625 Broadway
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:
http://nysparks.com/employment/park-employment.aspx
Please email your application, resume and three professional references with the subject line “LCWF Program Compliance Aide VID #220793” to Shawna Russell Shawna.russell@parks.ny.gov
All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.
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. We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.
Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
NY State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency