What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Worker 3 - Sojourner Truth State Park position at New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation?
Description
Duties Description
Under the general direction of the Park Manager 1, SG-18 for Sojourner Truth State Park, the incumbent will perform maintenance and upkeep of the park. This position may also require traveling to work in other parks within Ulster County.
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; OR
One year of military service in any of the military branches; OR
An 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.
Additional Comments
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off
Duties Description
Under the general direction of the Park Manager 1, SG-18 for Sojourner Truth State Park, the incumbent will perform maintenance and upkeep of the park. This position may also require traveling to work in other parks within Ulster County.
- Performs all maintenance activities.
- Performs routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, tractors, mowers and power saws.
- Operates machinery such as skid steers, excavators, backhoes, and loaders. Completes daily maintenance procedures for equipment.
- Assists with maintenance of roads, paths, and trails.
- Assists in snow and ice control and operates snow removal equipment.
- Assists with tree removal/pruning operations that require the operation of chippers, stump grinders, and lift equipment as needed.
- May supervise the operation of a small park or a recreational facility, such as a bathhouse, beach or picnic area or may be assigned responsibility for specific park or facility programs and activities.
- Assigns, reviews, trains, and evaluates work of lower-level employees.
- Occasionally prepares seasonal payrolls, timesheets, etc. and/or performs various clerical activities.
- Monitors and oversees fee collecting and verification activities.
- Controls access to parking to and from park facilities during peak periods and crowd control in assigned area(s) and special events
- May be assigned responsibility for specific park or facility programs and activities.
- Keeps inventory of recreational and lifeguard equipment and monitors condition.
- May oversee operations for park programs or special events.
- Assists in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, assisting and directing staff and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.
- Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons.
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; OR
One year of military service in any of the military branches; OR
An 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 part-time and volunteer experience.
Additional Comments
- Must be available to work weekends, holidays, as well as some evenings and overtime as needed.
- Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must complete Game of Logging levels 1, 2, and 3 and chainsaw 101 or equivalent training within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment. This training will be provided by OPRHP.
- 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 be physically able to perform medium physical labor.
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.
- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- 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
Salary : $42,641 - $52,413