Park Worker 3 -Regional Office, Keewaydin State Park (Thousand Islands)

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Park Worker 3 -Regional Office, Keewaydin State Park (Thousand Islands)

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 09

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $44560 to $54773 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Jefferson

Street Address Keewaydin State Park

45165 NYS Route 12

City Alexandria Bay

State NY

Zip Code 13607

Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level staff, the incumbent will perform the following job duties which include but are not limited to:• Front desk reception – greeting patrons, directing phone calls appropriately, fielding questions and complaints, and communicating with the public in a helpful and friendly manner.• Sort and distribute outgoing and incoming mail and coordinating Fed-Ex shipments.• Daily mail runs to Post Office/RGM for mail pick up and drop off.• Keep inventory of office equipment and schedule repairs for equipment as necessary.• Keep inventory of office supplies and order as needed.• Tracking monthly vehicle usage – preparing gas sheets for vehicles, vehicle sign-out sheets, and work orders for vehicles that need service. Cleaning interior of vehicles if needed.• Submit work orders for the building if regional maintenance assistance is required.• Assist staff with meeting preparations and attend meetings as needed.• Printing materials. • Alphabetizing and filing forms.• Coordinate annual building maintenance items, such as window washing, vent cleaning, etc.• Ensure there are supplies on hand (i.e. toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap).• Other park-related duties, such as refuse removal, cleaning up around the building and facilities.o Cleaning bathrooms/moppingo Cleaning kitchen/moppingo Keeping common areas (Conference Room, Lobby) neat and tidy, including vacuuming and dusting• Assist with and issue special use permits and waterfowl permits for the region.• Coding p-card purchases in Statewide Financial System (SFS) and BETS.• Scanning archive files, creating digital files for easy access.• Ensuring the Parks website is up to date with correct information. • Annual calendar ordering.• Keep brochures, maps, and other items in the lobby stocked.• Shredding items. • Assist other staff with administrative and/or maintenance tasks as needed

Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility;OR - One year of experience in any of the following fields:• Law enforcement or security• • Firefighting• Emergency Medical Services• Environmental education or stewardship• Natural resources management (e.g., forest management, wildlife management/preservation)• Historic preservation or interpretation• Landscaping or grounds maintenanceOR - One year of military service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;OR - Thirty (30) semester credit hours* of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university;OR - Completion of a two-year technical/trades school program;OR - Two years of experience as a trade assistant working under the direct supervision of a skilled tradesperson.*Your credit hours 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.Reassignment Qualifications:Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Park Worker 3.

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.• Applicants must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and with park patrons. • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.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 holidaysHealth 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 LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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Name Mark Spaulding

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Keewaydin State Park

PO Box 247

City Alexandria Bay

State NY

Zip Code 13607

Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the 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 you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website:FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1ThousandIslands.pdfPlease forward your application and resume to [email protected] with the Subject line “PW3- Regional Office-Keewaydin" application and resume to:Mark SpauldingActing Regional DirectorKeewaydin State Park P.O. Box 247Alexandria Bay, NY 13607It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and operational needs for the position.Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position. 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”. 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. We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to the Equal Opportunity Unit at [email protected] or (518) 486-7754.