Park Worker 3 (Keewaydin State Park) - State of New york : Job Details

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/16/24

Applications Due01/08/25

Vacancy ID175726

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Worker 3 (Keewaydin State Park)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $41399 to $50884 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

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 Jefferson

Street Address Keewaydin State Park

45443 Otter Street

City Alexandria Bay

StateNY

Zip Code13607

Duties Description Under the direction of Regional Maintenance, the incumbent will:

* Perform and supervise maintenance activities; perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair; and operate shop machinery.

* Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices; assist and direct staff and work with patrons to minimize potential problems.

* Supervise others, including assigning and reviewing work and training and evaluating the work of seasonal employees.

* Complete the annual inventory report, including locating each item on the report and updating location and condition of each item, recommending item for surplus, and adding items to the report as needed.

* Perform routine maintenance of buildings & grounds, cut hazardous trees, move seasonal docks, assist in carpentry, plumbing, & electrical repairs; operate tractors, skid steers, snow blowers, dump trucks and other equipment.

* Obtain quotes for purchasing needed material, equipment, and services.

* Maintain records including those pertaining to daily maintenance, hazardous trees, trucks, automated external defibrillator (AED), bulk petroleum storage, audits, and personal timekeeping.

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; OR

One year of military service in any of the military branches; OR

An Associate's or higher-level degree, or 60 credit hours of college level coursework; OR

Completion of an appropriate two-year technical / trades school program or two years' experience as a trades assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.

* If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

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 possess and maintain a valid NYS Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or obtain one within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.

* Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.

* Must complete Game of Logging (Levels 1, 2, and 3) or approved equivalent as well as other associated trainings by the end of the probationary period or at the next class offering as a term and condition of employment.

* Must possess or complete lift training and fall protection training within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.

* Must be able to operate heavy equipment, such as tractors, backhoes, and skid steers.

BENEFITS:

Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

* Paid Time Off:

o CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.

* Health Care Benefits:

o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.

o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

* Additional Benefits:

o New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership

o NYS Deferred Compensation

o Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds

o Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

o Paid Parental / Family Leave

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* The CSEA contracts allow for salary protection for seasonal / hourly employees who are appointed to permanent graded positions with lower hiring rates under certain circumstances. We encourage OPRHP seasonal / hourly applicants to check in with your Regional Business Office Administrator to inquire about the potential impact on your salary. Do not assume that you will lose salary! Also, it should be noted that you will be eligible for regular salary / performance advances (i.e. salary increases) as a permanent graded employee which seasonal / hourly employees are not eligible to receive.

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Name Peyton A. Taylor- Regional Director

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Keewaydin State Park & 1000 Islands

P.O. Box 247

City Alexandria Bay

State NY

Zip Code 13607

Notes on ApplyingTO APPLY:

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, via the agency's internal intranet site, or by downloading an application from either scanning the QR code or visiting the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website link below.

Please forward your application, resume, and 3 supervisory work-related references to [email protected] with the Subject line Park Worker 3, item 9540- Regional Maintenance or mail your application, resume, and references to:

Peyton A. Taylor, Regional Director

Keewaydin State Park, P.O. Box 247

Alexandria Bay, NY 13607.

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It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.