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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Worker 3

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $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 nights, weekends, and holidays.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Niagara

Street Address DeVeaux Woods State Park

3180 DeVeaux Woods Drive

City Niagara Falls

StateNY

Zip Code14305

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Park Manager 1, SG-18, of DeVeaux Woods State Park, the incumbent of this position will assist in all aspects of park maintenance at DeVeaux Woods, Devil’s Hole, Reservoir and Whirlpool State Parks in addition to assisting with gorge trail maintenance. Duties will include:

• Assist with upper and lower Niagara Gorge Trail remediation and maintenance projects.
• Operate, maintain, and assist in repairing power equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, skid steers, and vacuum trucks.
• Conduct regular maintenance on park equipment to ensure it remains safe and functional.
• Assist in the upkeep of ice rinks, softball diamonds, and soccer fields.
• Perform semi-skilled tasks associated with general park maintenance including minor carpentry (measuring and cutting materials, replacing broken boards on porches), minor plumbing work (repairing faucets and hydrants, hot water tank flushing), and minor electrical repairs (changing switches, light fixtures, light bulbs, and breakers).
• Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of seasonal employees.
• Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, assisting and directing staff, and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.
• Assist with removing snow, shoveling snow, and operating vehicles to plow snow during the winter months.

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.

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 be able to work from heights on various terrain while wearing a harness to prune and create view sheds along the Niagara Gorge hiking trails.
• Must have the physical ability to perform medium to heavy lifting.
• Must have knowledge or work experience of Niagara Gorge or similar hiking trail remediation and repair.
• Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must have completed Game of Logging, CPR, First Aid, & AED training OR will need to complete these trainings within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.
• Must have the ability to supervise and train others.
• Must have the ability to work a variable schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.

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 cost

Additional 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 Leave

Learn 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 Niagara.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Regional Business Office, Niagara Falls State Park

P.O. Box 1132

City Niagara Falls

State NY

Zip Code 14303

Notes on ApplyingIf 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: Niagara.Employment@parks.ny.gov.

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.