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Job Description
Duties Description
This Parks & Recreation Aide 3 position will assist with park programming, trail maintenance and stewardship projects at Mine Kill State Park, Max V. Shaul State Park and John Burroughs Memorial Field State Historic Site.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Work with other park staff, SCA, and volunteers to provide nature-focused educational programming at Mine Kill State Park and satellite facilities.
• Develop and implement new educational programs tailored to regional school groups grades K-12, community organizations, and the public.
• Help to plan and carry out other park events.
• Enhance outreach for programming by attending local events and developing fliers.
• Promote and expand volunteerism in our parks, through programs such as I Love My Park Day and National Public Lands Day.
• During the summer months, serve as a park ambassador, providing roving interpretation and visitor assistance as needed.
• Complete trail building and maintenance, invasive species removal and other land stewardship projects.
• Work with the public, including answering questions, concerns, and comments and working the park's contact station, or front booth.
• Assist in all phases of park operations, assisting park visitors, safety and security, and park improvement projects.
Minimum Qualifications
No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.
Preferred Qualification:
• A current college student or graduate in Environmental Science/Studies, Natural History, Science Education, Outdoor/Environmental Education, Ecology or related field.
• Experience working in a park may be substituted for the above.
*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
Additional Comments
OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must have a valid NYS driver’s license at the time of appointment and must maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round.
• Physically able to perform medium physical labor.
• Effective communication skills.
• Must be willing to keep current on all mandated safety trainings including First Aid and CPR/AED.
• Hours may vary seasonally to accommodate for weekend and evening hour coverage.
There are various benefits that a seasonal employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit:
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave
• Health Care Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Payroll Deduction Savings Plans
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program (EWP)
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.
Closing Date/Time: 03/21/25 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Show moreThe mission of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.
From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York's 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you!
New York's state parks... With all there is to see and do, how will you spend your time?
NEW YORK STATE IS KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARKS!
Come work with us, and...
- Be a part of the premier park system in the United States - with more than 250 state parks, historic sites, golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, marinas, trails, and museums and nature centers.
- Work in some of the most beautiful, scenic, and historic places New York State has to offer.
- Make a tangible impact on your community. Parks are for everyone, and all are welcome here: People of every age, ability, color, or creed belong here – without exceptions – yourself included! People of every kind come visit us in order to have experiences – and at OPRHP, we get to be part of these special times in truly meaningful ways. See how you can make a difference as a part of Team OPRHP!
State parks and historic sites are staffed by a core of permanent employees who work year-round to maintain these precious resources. During the peak of our operating season (May through September) the permanent staff is supplemented by several thousand seasonal employees who work to ensure that our patrons have a positive and safe experience when visiting our sites.
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