Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Worker 3 - Sojourner Truth 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 10%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable schedule; must be available to work weekends, holidays, as well as some evenings and overtime as needed.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Ulster

Street Address Sojourner Truth State Park

100 Sojourner Truth Way

City Kingston

StateNY

Zip Code12401

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the general direction of higher-level staff at Sojourner Truth State Park in the Palisades region of OPRHP, the incumbent will perform maintenance and upkeep of the park in addition to park office duties. This position may also require traveling to work in other parks within Ulster County.
• The selected candidate will answer telephones, file, monitor the park radio communications, provide information to visitors, write letters, and prepare other documents for internal and external communications.
• Provide primary office supervision in absence of park supervisor, including revenue collection and preparation of bank deposits.
• Prepare daily/weekly attendance and revenue reports, track expenditure records in the Budget Expenditure Tracking System (BETS), perform payroll duties, handle purchase reconciliation in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) and Asset Cloud, maintain the Emergency Action Plan (EAP), and issue park permits such as bus permits and special event permits.
• Conduct audits, prepare employee paperwork, and train and supervise cashiers, revenue, and office staff.
• Prepare and submit all required seasonal hiring paperwork for HR; manage local personnel files.
• Order and maintain office supplies.
• Assign, supervise, review, train, and evaluate the work of lower-level employees.
• Perform general maintenance duties as needed such as landscaping, snow removal, and traffic direction.
• Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, assisting and directing staff, and working with patrons to minimize potential issues.
• Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
• The candidate will perform other assigned duties as appropriate.

Minimum 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.

*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, as well as some evenings and overtime as needed.
• 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 physically able to perform medium physical labor.

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.
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 Leave

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.

How to Apply

Name Sheila McCaffrey

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/regions/palisades/default.aspx

Please forward your application and resume to Sheila McCaffrey at employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Park Worker 3 – SoJo – Item #6767” or by mail to Sheila McCaffrey, Human Resources Specialist 2, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12238.

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.