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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Park Worker 3 - Taconic Region

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 10%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Dutchess

Street Address James Baird State Park, Regional Maintenance

14 Maintenance Lane

City Pleasant Valley

State NY

Zip Code 12569

Duties Description The duties will include but are not limited to the following:• Assisting with managing the cleanliness of the Regional Maintenance Building by cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, cleaning offices, and other work areas.• Ordering, purchasing, processing payments as well as receiving, distributing, and inventorying supplies, materials, and equipment.• Clearing sidewalks in the winter to maintain safe walkways for visitors.• Entering computer data, such as park attendance, reviewing employee payroll and timecard submission, training employees to use LATS and other programs as needed.• Utilizing statewide databases and systems.• Maintaining records, including those pertaining to daily maintenance, hazardous trees, trucks, automated external defibrillators (AED), fire extinguishers, site supplies and assets, and the internal work order system.• Tracking inventory of fleet vehicles and equipment and reporting vehicle information to Albany Office as needed.• Assisting in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices; assisting and directing staff; and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.• Responding to phone calls and email and prioritizing office's critical needs and communicating them to the regional maintenance team.• Manufacturing small signs using a small sign machine.• May supervise lower-level staff.

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.*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 (https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home). 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.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.• Must understand that duties vary and work location alternates between facilities if operationally needed.• Must possess experience with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.• Must possess experience with customer service and effective communication.• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs and emergencies.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.Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam.This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.

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Name Taconic Region

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Taconic Regional Headquarters

9 Old Post Road

City Staatsburg

State NY

Zip Code 12580

Notes on Applying All candidates must submit a written 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, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud.”Your application must be received by November 13, 2025 and submitted via email to [email protected]. You must include “Vacancy ID 201529 - Park Worker 3 – Regional Maintenance” 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.