Park Worker 3 (James Baird State Park)
: Job Details :

NY HELP No

Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Park Worker 3 (James Baird State Park)

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 09

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $43049 to $52534 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Other Explanation Summer: Monday - Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm Winter: Tuesday - Saturday 6:30am to 3:00pm

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Dutchess

Street Address James Baird State Park

14 Maintenance Lane

City Pleasant Valley

State NY

Zip Code 12569

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; 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.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent, the selected candidate's duties include but are not limited to:- Supervising lower-level staff at James Baird State Park and Golf Course, assigning work, evaluating work, and training lower-level employees, including seasonal staff.- Acting independently with a minimum of direct supervision when completing everyday tasks.- Performing maintenance of James Baird State Park by using hand/portable power tools and motorized equipment such as mowers, tractors, saws, tillers, trimmers, chainsaws, bucket trucks, chippers, stump grinders etc.- Maintaining the cleanliness of the park by cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, cleaning offices, and other work areas to promote a pleasant visitor experience.- Performing basic wintertime preventative maintenance on all park equipment.- Assisting with all aspects of facilities and grounds maintenance including ice control and snow removal, as well as assisting with general maintenance of the golf course when needed.- Performing all aspects of tree maintenance including evaluation, pruning, felling, and removal. - 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.- Working effectively with patrons and community groups to ensure routine programs and special events, including security, admissions, transportation, traffic flow, and cleanup are carried out safely.- This position may involve medium to heavy physical labor.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:- Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs and emergencies.- 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 obtain Game of Logging Certification (levels 1, 2, and 3) within the probationary period or at the next class offering.BENEFITS:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:- Paid Time Off:o 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) Membershipo NYS Deferred Compensationo Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bondso Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)o Paid Parental / Family LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit:

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Name Kevin O'Brien

Telephone

Fax

Email Address ...@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street James Baird State Park

14 Maintenance Lane

City Pleasant Valley

State NY

Zip Code 12569

Notes on Applying APPLICATION PROCEDURE:All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of the applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs. If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.If you 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 .Please forward your application and resume, if available, to ...@parks.ny.gov with the subject line James Baird Golf Course PW3. If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact Kevin O'Brien, Golf Course Superintendent at 845-###-####.