Parks and Recreation Aide 3 - Trailside Museums and Zoo

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of The job title for the vacancy. Title Parks and Recreation Aide 3 - Trailside Museums and Zoo The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade Hourly The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $18.19 to $18.19 Hourly Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Labor Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Other (see below) If 'other' is selected as the workweek type, this field explains what that schedule is. "Other" Explanation 40 hours per week; variable schedule including weekends and some holidays The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 40 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 12 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 11:30 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County Rockland The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Trailside Museums and Zoo 4 Ft. Clinton Way The city where the vacancy is located. City Bear Mountain The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 10911 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Trailside Museums and Zoo is a 30-acre site located within Bear Mountain State Park. This location includes 15 outdoor animal exhibits, 5 stone buildings, 4 regional nature museum buildings, a stone residential house, 1 mile of paved trail, a historical Revolutionary War site, and a forested area. The facility has native plant species gardens among other landscaping features. Under the direction of the Facilities Manager at Trailside Museums and Zoo, the selected candidate will perform duties related to maintenance and repair of the grounds and buildings. This position also involves working in a zoo environment where animals are present. Duties include, but are not limited to: Performs upkeep of grounds, including the operation and basic maintenance of hand and power tools (line trimmers, mowers, etc.) Clears sites, prepares them for planting, and plants seeds, trees, shrubbery, and flowers. Completes maintenance tasks including cleaning restrooms and picking up litter. Makes repairs to a variety of structures and buildings. Paints interior and exterior surfaces. Uses and maintains tools and equipment properly. Utilizes proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) during work tasks. This position involves physically demanding work outdoors on uneven and steep terrain in a variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time. This includes carrying and moving tools, materials, and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more. Reads and understands written instructions and material. Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner under stressful conditions. Adheres to the agency's Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications per Civil Service. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments OPERATIONAL 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. An interest in the preservation of the natural world and historic sites is preferred but not required. BENEFITS: This position has the option to join the NYS Employees' Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements have been met. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Nicholas Barch The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address ... Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street Trailside Museums and Zoo 4 Ft. Clinton Way The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Bear Mountain The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 10911 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying If you feel you meet 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 to Nicholas Barch at ... with the subject line PRA3 Trailside. If you have any questions concerning the position, please email. 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 agency's operating needs.