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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Park Worker 3 (Hempstead Lake State Park)
Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade 09
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $46641 to $56413 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The specific schedule for this position will be discussed during the interview.
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 12 AM
To 12 AM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Nassau
Street Address Hempstead Lake State Park
City West Hempstead
State NY
Zip Code 11552
Duties Description Under the supervision of higher?level personnel, the Park Worker 3's duties include, but are not limited to:- Support the operations, activities, events, programs, and maintenance at assigned facility and all other duties assigned. - Prepares a wide assortment of reports, such as vehicle use forms, work orders, fuel reports, fire extinguishers, exit signs, emergency lights, inventory, and correspondence.- Assists cashiering tolls, office, and carousel areas. - Performing maintenance activities including mowing, refuse removal, cleaning structures, painting, maintenance of equipment, snow and ice removal, operation of power saws and other self-propelled equipment, minor carpentry, masonry, plumbing or electrical repairs, routine, semi-skilled light maintenance, - Assist in inspections of the park for safety hazards, correct problems where possible, and make recommendations to the supervisor for appropriate skilled trades assistance when needed- Acts as shift supervisor for assigned area, and directs/coordinates staff in the performance of daily activities. Will also be responsible for providing training in the proper use of hand tools, vehicles, equipment, and other items necessary.- Operate light trucks, snowplows, passenger vehicles, tractors, UTVS and other equipment as required- Use and maintain small lawn/garden equipment and small hand tools, loads, moves, carries, or unloads materials of varying weights and sizes as necessary - Other duties as assigned.
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; ORCompletion of an appropriate two-year technical / trades school program or two years' experience as a trades assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.Reassignment Qualifications:Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Park Worker 3.
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 operate a chainsaw, maintain CPR/FA/AED certification, OR will need to complete as soon as the appropriate training is offered in the Region as a term and condition of employment. - Must have the ability to follow directions and communicate with staff, public, and respond to patrons' concerns or complaints in an effective and positive manner.- This position will require weekends, holidays, various shifts, and special events to provide effective operational coverageBENEFITS INFORMATION: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 costAdditional 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 Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.Positions located within Suffolk County are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.The listed hiring rate combines the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 9 ($46.641) with Location Pay ($4,000). Similarly, the posted job rate is a combination of the statutory job rate ($56,413) with the Location Pay ($4,000).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Personnel Office
Telephone
Fax
Email Address longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
City West Babylon
State NY
Zip Code 11704
Notes on Applying 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/regions/long-island/default.aspx.Please forward your application and resume to longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov. Please include "Park Worker 3 - Hempstead Lake" in the subject line of your email for consideration. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to describe their experience accurately and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs. POSTING DATE: 12/12/2025 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 12/29/2025 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency
