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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Park Worker 3 - Regional Maintenance - Bear Mountain 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 Mon-Fri
"Other" Explanation Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-3:30 PM; including occasional weekends, nights and holidays
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7 AM
To 3:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Rockland
Street Address Bear Mountain State Park - Regional Maintenance
3006 Seven Lakes Drive
City Bear Mountain
State NY
Zip Code 10911
Duties Description Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor 2, SG-17 or higher-level designee, the Park Worker 3 will assist with road maintenance, concrete installation, and application of asphalt emulsions for the Regional Maintenance Roads Crew located at Bear Mountain State Park. Duties will include, but are not limited to:- Operate trucks, snow emergency equipment, front end loaders, backhoes, sewage pump trucks, and packers.- Operate and maintain various tools; repair and maintain mechanical equipment. - Perform manual tasks such as raking, lifting, and shoveling. - Performs proper tree care operations including tree removal and pruning, from aerial lifts and the ground.- May assist tradespeople with semi-skilled tasks after thorough instructions are provided. - Adhere to the agency's Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.
Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility;OR - One year of experience in any of the following fields:- Law enforcement or security- Firefighting- Emergency Medical Services- Environmental education or stewardship- Natural resources management (e.g., forest management, wildlife management/preservation)- Historic preservation or interpretation- Landscaping or grounds maintenanceOR - One year of military service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;OR - Thirty (30) semester credit hours of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university;OR - Completion of a two-year technical/trades school program;OR - Two years of experience as a trade assistant working under the direct supervision of a skilled tradesperson.*If verifiable, we will accept and pro-rate 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.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 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 or obtain a valid Class B* Commercial Driver's License with airbrake and tanker endorsements within the probationary period that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State and maintain it as a term and condition of employment. - Experience operating heavy equipment.- Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must complete OPRHP sawyer training or equivalent within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment. This training will be provided by OPRHP. - May be required to work weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts.**Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing. Location Pay:The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 9 ($42,641) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($52,413) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The CSEA contracts allow for salary protection for seasonal / hourly employees who are appointed to permanent graded positions with lower hiring rates under certain circumstances. We encourage OPRHP seasonal / hourly applicants to check in with your Regional Business Office Administrator to inquire about the potential impact on your salary. As a permanent graded employee, you will be eligible for regular salary / performance advances (i.e. salary increases).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 holidaysHealth 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 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 Sheila McCaffrey
Telephone
Fax
Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street 625 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12238
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 at https://parks.ny.gov/regions/palisades/default.aspx Please forward your application and resume Sheila McCaffrey at employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line "Park Worker 3 - Regional Maintenance - Item #6255". If you have any questions concerning the position, please email Steve.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.
