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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 $42641 to $52413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable schedule including weekends and holidays. The primary shift is the overnight, third shift from 10 pm to 6:30 am.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 10 PM

To 6:30 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Niagara

Street Address Niagara Falls State Park, Maintenance Department

1410 Buffalo Ave.

City Niagara Falls

State NY

Zip Code 14303

Duties Description The incumbent may perform a variety of manual tasks and assist in skilled and semi-skilled tasks under the supervision of the Park Manager 2, SG-21, in charge of Niagara Falls State Park Maintenance. Duties will include, but are not limited, to the following:• Perform a wide range of maintenance tasks including building and grounds maintenance/inspection, cleaning, loading/unloading vehicles, operating and maintaining self-propelled and power-driven equipment, maintaining vehicles, repairing park furnishings, repairing roads/paths, and mowing.• May assist in skilled and semi-skilled tasks such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, mechanical repair and landscape maintenance.• Assist during emergencies and participate in traffic and crowd control.• During winter months, assist with snow and ice removal, including shoveling and operating snow removal equipment/vehicles.• Perform and supervise the following work on various types of terrain near ledges and cliffsides while wearing a harness: • Trash and vegetation clean-up • Weed whipping • Push mowing• Assist with design, layout, and machine operation of line striping and stencil placement for traffic and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant road and parking lot markings.• Supervise and assist seasonal employees in satisfactorily accomplishing tasks within the park.

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; ORCompletion 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 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 have the ability to be trained in the operation and maintenance of tractors, mowers, and other such grounds maintenance apparatus.• Must have the ability to perform work on uneven terrain while wearing a harness.• Must have the physical ability to perform medium to heavy lifting.• Must have the ability to supervise staff.• The candidate will be required to attain certification in CPR and AED within the probationary period. This training will be provided by the agency. • This position will be responsible for working the (overnight) 3rd shift. The incumbent must be available to work a varied schedule, including weekends, holidays and evenings.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 costAdditional 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 LeaveLearn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

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

Name Courtney Zimmerman

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Regional Business Office, Niagara Falls State Park

City Niagara Falls

State NY

Zip Code 14303

Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and 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 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, if available, within (15) calendar days of the posting of this notice to Courtney Zimmerman, Regional Business Office, Niagara Falls State Park, P.O. Box 1132, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. Resumes may also be emailed to: [email protected] 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.