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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Park Worker 3

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 Normal shift will be 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but varies to include evenings, weekends, and holiday hours to meet operational needs.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Wyoming

Street Address Letchworth State Park

1 Letchworth State Park

City Castile

State NY

Zip Code 14427

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 trades assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Park Manager for Letchworth State Park, the incumbent for this position will perform the following duties: • Supervise seasonal employees.• When not working in a supervisory capacity, the incumbent will perform various maintenance activities including but not limited to painting (prepping surfaces before applying paint to gates, tables, kiosks, and signs), minor electrical tasks (changing switches and light fixtures, light bulbs, breakers), minor plumbing tasks (faucet changing and bathroom winterizing), and minor carpentry tasks (installing split rail fence, repairing wooden structures, installing and repairing benches along the trail). • Operate power-driven machinery such as bucket trucks, tanker trucks, tractors, skid loaders, and mowers.• Tree and brush work that at times requires the use of a chainsaw. • Perform various grounds maintenance duties such as landscaping, collecting refuse/litter, cleaning restrooms, and clearing and maintaining roads and trails. • Act as the primary playground maintenance and inspection coordinator. • The incumbent will also be deployed to perform work during emergency events as directed by the State Emergency Management Operations Center and/or NYSOPRHP management.

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 a valid Class A* Commercial Driver’s License with an N endorsement that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State or obtain one within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.* • Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and complete equivalent training to Game of Logging 1, 2, and 3 within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment. • Must have basic computer knowledge and skills including, email use, internet use, Microsoft Office 365 programs, etc.• The incumbent will be required to work a variable schedule including weekends, holidays, days and evenings, especially during peak operating season between April and October.*Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The candidate is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.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. Do not assume that you will lose salary! Also, it should be noted that you will be eligible for regular salary / performance advances (i.e. salary increases) as a permanent graded employee which seasonal / hourly employees are not eligible to receive. BENEFITS:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:• Paid Time Off:o CSEA: 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 programs.o 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

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Name Deanna Flint

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Genesee.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Letchworth State Park

1 Letchworth State Park

City Castile

State NY

Zip Code 14427

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 website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward your application and resume, to:Deanna Flint, Letchworth State Park1 Letchworth State ParkCastile, NY 14427or by email to Genesee.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.