Park Worker 3-Harriman State Park- Lake Welch -Palisades

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 of experience as a trade assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.

If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate 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.

Duties Description

The Park Worker 3’s duties include but are not limited to:

• Operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, refuse packers, tractors, mowers and power saws, and self-propelled equipment.

• Load and unload cargo from vehicles and storage areas; perform building, road, and grounds maintenance and comfort station cleaning activities.

• Operate large dump trucks, large front end loader, bucket trucks and plow trucks.

• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in a variety of trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and mechanical repairs.

• Perform skilled maintenance activities under supervision or after receiving detailed instruction.

• Assist in repairing paths, picnic tables, benches, trails and park equipment.

• Assist with tree pruning and removal, operation of a chain saw, aerial lift, and chipper.

• Complete snow removal by shoveling snow and operating plow vehicles in the winter months.

• Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency practice and procedures, assisting and directing staff; and assist with traffic control and parking vehicles.

• Assign, supervise, review, train and evaluate work of subordinate employees.

Additional Comments

OPERATING NEEDS:

• Must be able to work a variable schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Must obtain a valid Class B Commerical Driver’s License (CDL) that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.

• Must have the ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor tasks.

• Must have the ability to supervise others.

• Must be able to pass a physical for respirator use.

• Must be comfortable working from heights and ladders.

• Must possess or obtain the Game of Logging training within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.

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 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 cost

Additional 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

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Location Pay:

The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 9 ($41,399) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($50,884) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400).

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Closing Date/Time: 11/06/24

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• New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

• 518-474-0453

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