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NY HELP Yes

Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Parks and Recreation Forest Ranger, SG-12 HELPS*

Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade 12

Bargaining Unit SSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA)

Salary Range From $55012 to $67564 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rockland

Street Address Palisades Interstate Park Region

Administration Headquarters

City Bear Mountain

State NY

Zip Code 10911

Duties Description Under the direction of the Supervising Parks and Recreation Forest Ranger, the incumbent of this position will be responsible for the prevention and control of forest fires, for the protection of state parklands, and for the conservation of fish and wildlife and other natural resources found in state parklands. Parks and Recreation Forest Rangers organize and direct search and rescue emergency operations and provide information and education to a variety of youth and adult groups. The incumbent of this position will have substantial contact with the public and other law enforcement personnel and may oversee the work of seasonal employees. The position of Parks and Recreation Forest Ranger have Peace Officer status per the Criminal Procedure Law.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:There is no active Civil Service Eligible List for this title. You may be eligible for appointment by meeting one of the following qualifications.*NY HELPS and 55-b/c Qualifications:The Parks and Recreation Forest Ranger, SG-12, title is a part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55-b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for the position. The qualifications are: An Associate’s or higher-level degree in parks, recreation, forestry, environmental sciences or fire sciences; OR a high school or equivalency diploma and one year of experience in forest management, forest fire control, wildlife preservation, or search and rescue; OR a high school or equivalency diploma and one year of paid firefighting experience; OR a high school or equivalency diploma and two years of volunteer firefighting 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. For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a permanent non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examinations for which they are qualified.Current permanent non-competitive state employees certified eligible for the 55-b/c program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55-b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response and meet the minimum qualifications listed above.Veterans and individuals with a disability can apply for the Department of Civil Service 55-b/c Program. Please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55 for more information. Subsequent 55-b/c Qualifications:A subsequent 55-b/c appointment may be considered if you have a least one year of permanent or contingent permanent qualifying service and have a current Civil Service 55-b/c letter of eligibility.Reassignment Qualifications:Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55-b/c qualifying service as a Parks and Recreation Forest Ranger.Reinstatement Under Rule 5.4Candidates who were previously permanently employed by New York State in this title may be reinstated to this position. Employees separated from their positions may be reinstated within one year of the date of separation. Employees who have been separated from State service for more than one year may be reinstated upon approval of the New York State Civil Service Commission.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:*Must be able to work a variable schedule which may include weekends and holidays.*Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.*Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods, climb, pull and lift heavy objects.*Must obtain and maintain Certifications in First Aide, CPR an AED as a term and condition of employment.*Must have the ability to supervise and train others.*Must obtain Peace Officer Certification during the probationary period and must maintain certification as a term and condition of employment. *Must be physical able to perform fire suppression and Search and Rescue Activities for prolonged periods of time.This position requires a background check.If you have previous or current employment at a NYS Agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: There are physical/medical requirements for this position which includes binocular visual acuity of not less than 20/30 with or without correction; free of any medical condition, including alcohol abuse, and/or psychiatric disorder that would jeopardize the safety and health of the public, and/or other employees or would clearly interfere with the ability to perform the essential functions of the position (EHS PM 27). There are also requirements for a physical ability test (EHS AG 19). These requirements for Forest Ranger (P&R) can be found at https://www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfmBENEFITS:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:• Paid Time Off:• Security Services Unit - 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 / Family Leave To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx**Additional Salary: $3,400 Downstate Adjustment

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Name Personnel Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 625 Broadway

2nd Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

Notes on Applying All candidates must submit a resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume and cover-letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apply Pages, and/or “the cloud.”Your application must be received by 2/3/2026 and submitted via email to [email protected]. You must include the Vacancy ID number and “Parks and Recreation Forest Ranger – Palisades Police Zone” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.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 [email protected] or (518) 486-7754.