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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Park Worker 3 (Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park)
Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade 09
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $44560 to $54773 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation This position is for the second shift which varies by season.
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Dutchess
Street Address Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
61 Parker Ave
City Poughkeepsie
State NY
Zip Code 12601
Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level personnel, the selected candidate has a broad range of responsibilities, which include supporting park programs and various maintenance and operations tasks. This position works collaboratively with park management and staff in a variety of capacities.The duties of this position will include but are not limited to the following:-Supervise operations and maintenance activities at WOTH.-Troubleshoot maintenance issues as well as operate the WOTH elevator as needed. -Assist in supervising, training, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of lower-level employees. -Supervise lower level employees in either opening or closing procedures at the Walkway. -Perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, including purchasing; maintaining inventories; collecting and reconciling fees; preparing written reports and documents; answering telephones and responding to inquiries; and providing visitors with information and customer friendly service. -Perform maintenance of the Walkway, including concrete and expansion joint repair along with other trained staff.-Perform routine maintenance on and operate a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment, including trucks, tractors, bobcats, snowplows, trailers, mowers, chainsaws, and power saws. -Perform grounds, landscaping and building maintenance, including restroom cleaning using green practices and a variety of tools. -Perform routine maintenance in all parks buildings, including the Walkway's new maintenance center.-Complete and supervise snow and ice removal operations, sometimes in extreme weather conditions, using knowledge and experience in sustainable snow removal practices necessary at WOTH. -Assisting with pruning and tree trimming activities involving the operation of a chain saw.-Assist park supervisor in hazardous tree identification and logging these trees into the parks hazardous tree log.-Maintain parking lots and pay station collection systems. -Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices; assisting and directing staff; and working with patrons to minimize potential problems. -Monitor and communicate by two-way radio.-Work closely with park management in the scheduling, permitting and the operation of public events and programs at the WOTH. -Work closely with the WOTH Friends Group, volunteers, the community, other departments and agencies, businesses, concessionaires, and vendors. -Perform other duties as assigned by their direct supervisor.
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 maintenance OR - 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.Your credit hours 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.
Additional Comments Operating Needs:- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment. -Must be physically able to perform light to medium physical labor. -Must be willing to be fit tested and respirator approved in order to perform certain tasks throughout the park.-Must complete heavy equipment training and be able to operate equipment such as Bobcat, Toolcat, etc.-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.-Must be willing to complete suicide prevention/awareness training.-Must be able to supervise employees, communicate effectively and interact cohesively with staff, park patrons, and all others. -Must be able to communicate in writing and comprehend written material. -Must be able to work with a minimal amount of supervision. -Must be able to work a variable work schedule to meet operational needs, including weekends and holidays. Park hours are sunrise to sunset, and employees are scheduled accordingly.-Must be willing to work at other State Parks facilities if needed.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 LeavePositions located within Dutchess County are also eligible to receive an additional $2,150 annual Mid-Hudson adjustment.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.
Name Brian Bishop
Telephone
Fax
Email Address Taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
61 Parker Ave
City Poughkeepsie
State NY
Zip Code 12601
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, via the agency's internal intranet site, or by downloading an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website link below:https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdfYour application and resume must be received by October 13, 2026, and submitted via email to: taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line "Park Worker 3 - Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park"Please submit your materials as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or "the cloud."It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications, and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.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. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact 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, STEP 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.
