Park Worker 3 - Bear Mountain (Regional Maintenance Office) - Palisades

Job Description:

Park Worker 3 - Bear Mountain (Regional Maintenance Office) - Palisades

Description

Duties 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 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 part-time and volunteer experience.

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 B* Commercial Driver’s License with airbrake and tanker endorsements that allow the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment. ***
• Experience operating heavy equipment.
• Must complete Game of Logging and chainsaw 101 training within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.
• 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 ($41,399) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($50,884) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400).

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

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Closing Date/Time: 01/19/25

Salary:

From $44799 to $54284 Annually