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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Park Worker 3 (Schodack Island State Park)

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 09

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $41399 to $50884 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Tuesday - Saturday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. The schedule and work shift for this position will vary seasonally. The candidate will be expected to work weekends, evening hours and be available for call-ins as needed.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rensselaer

Street Address Schodack Island State Park

1 Schodack Island Way

City Schodack Landing

State NY

Zip Code 12156

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; OROne year of military service in any of the military branches; ORAn 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 trade’s assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate 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.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Manager, the selected candidate will be responsible for:• Overseeing all operational needs of the Park office• Reconciling purchases, SFS and NPS budget tracker entries, banking deposits, attendance and revenue (PORTS) entries, ASPIRA Refunds, including completion of FIN123 and supporting documentation as needed • Preparing payroll and hiring packets • Training new staff, schedule and assign work, providing clear directions and guidelines • Providing coverage of the front desk as necessary, including managing phones, checking in campers, sales, and other tasks related to customer service• Responding to and works with community groups and organizations regarding facility use requests, completing Special Use and Special Event Permits. Works with the regional permit coordinator in seeking proper approval for events requiring permits. • Promptly notifying the Park Manager and/or Maintenance staff to report issues or concerns. • Organizing Park Events, including the Fall Festival and Lights in Our Park, community outreach, permit processing, logistics, staffing, etc. • Assisting in other areas of site operations as required.

Additional Comments OPERATING 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 possess Hazardous Tree assessment certification or be able to obtain certification within the probationary period.• Must have attended or be willing to attend the Facility Manager’s Institute at the next available opportunity.• Must be proficient with MS Outlook, Word and Excel. Experience with Statewide Financial System, Asset Management System, Attendance and Revenue programs is preferred but not required. • Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.BENEFITS INFORMATION:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:• Paid Time Off:o 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays. • Health Care Benefits:o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programso Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost• Additional Benefits:o New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membershipo NYS Deferred Compensationo Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bondso Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)o Paid Parental / Family LeaveTo 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.

Name Laura Smith (Park Manager)

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Schodack Island State Park

1 Schodack Island Way

City Schodack Landing

State NY

Zip Code 12156

Notes on Applying TO APPLY:If 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 https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf Please forward your application and resume, if available, within (10) business days of the posting of this notice to Laura Smith, Park Manager, Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156. Resumes may also be emailed to: Saratoga.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. POSTING DATE: June 17, 2024 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: July 5, 2024Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency