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NY HELP NoAgency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office ofTitle Park Worker 3 - Regional Maintenance - Bear Mountain State ParkOccupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, MaintenanceSalary Grade 09Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)Salary Range From $46641 to $56413 AnnuallyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type PermanentJurisdictional Class Non-competitive ClassTravel Percentage 0%Workweek Mon-Fri"Other" Explanation Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-3:30 PM; including occasional weekends, nights and holidaysHours Per Week 40WorkdayFrom 7 AMTo 3:30 PMFlextime allowed? NoMandatory overtime? NoCompressed workweek allowed? NoTelecommuting allowed? NoCounty RocklandStreet Address Bear Mountain State Park – Regional Maintenance3006 Seven Lakes DriveCity Bear MountainState NYZip Code 10911Duties Description Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor 2, SG-17 or higher-level designee, the Park Worker 3 will assist with road maintenance, concrete installation, and application of asphalt emulsions for the Regional Maintenance Roads Crew located at Bear Mountain State Park. Duties will include, but are not limited to:• Operate trucks, snow emergency equipment, front end loaders, backhoes, sewage pump trucks, and packers.• Operate and maintain various tools; repair and maintain mechanical equipment. • Perform manual tasks such as raking, lifting, and shoveling. • Performs proper tree care operations including tree removal and pruning, from aerial lifts and the ground.• May assist tradespeople with semi-skilled tasks after thorough instructions are provided. • Adhere to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.Minimum Qualifications One year of experiencein the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility;OR - One year of experiencein 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.If verifiable, we will accept and pro-rate part-time and volunteer 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 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 legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.• Must possess or obtain a valid Class BCommercial Driver’s License with airbrake and tanker endorsements within the probationary period that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.• Experience operating heavy equipment.• Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must complete OPRHP sawyer training or equivalent within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment. This training will be provided by OPRHP. • May be required to work weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts.Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing. Location Pay:The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 9 ($42,641) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($52,413) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 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. As a permanent graded employee, you will be eligible for regular salary / performance advances (i.e. salary increases).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: Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Sheila McCaffreyTelephoneFaxEmail Address AddressStreet 625 BroadwayCity AlbanyState NYZip Code 12238Notes 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 at Please forward your application and resume Sheila McCaffrey at with the subject line “Park Worker 3 – Regional Maintenance – Item #6255”. If you have any questions concerning the position, please email Sheila.All 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.