Park Worker 3 (Genesee Valley Greenway State Park)

*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 appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
_ *Duties Description* Under the general direction of the Park Manager for Genesee Valley Greenway State Park, the incumbent for this position will perform the following duties: * Supervise seasonal employees.
* Perform park maintenance and operational duties.
* When not in a supervisory capacity the incumbent will perform various maintenance activities including but not limited to painting (prepping surfaces before applying paint to gates, tables, kiosks and signs), minor mechanical work (changing belts, sharpening blades, greasing equipment, repairing broken equipment, performing preventative maintenance functions and power washing and cleaning equipment), minor carpentry tasks (installing split rail fence, repairing wooden structures, installing and repairing benches along the trail.
) * Safely operate power-driven machinery such as trucks, tractors, skid loaders, mowers, tractor equpped with an articulated boom ax mower and smaller excavators.
* Securing and hauling equipment following applicable safety standards.
* Perform tree and brush work that at times requires the use of a chainsaw and wood chipper.
* Perform various grounds maintenance duties such as landscaping, collecting refuse/litter, clearing and maintaining roads and trails.
including winter snow removal.
* The incumbent will also be expected to be deployed to perform work during emergency events as directed by the State Emergency Management Operations Center and/or NYS OPRHP management.
*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.
* Must possess a valid Class A\* Commercial Driver’s License with an N endorsement that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State or obtain one within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
\*\*\* * Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and complete equivalent training to Game of Logging 1, 2, and 3 within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
* Must possess or obtain Hazardous Tree assessment certification within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
* Must have basic computer knowledge skills including, email use, internet use, and Microsoft Office 365 programs.
* Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
*\*\*\*Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive.
The candidate is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
* *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 • Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development *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 / Family Leave 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 website at *www.
parks.
ny.
gov/employment.
* Please forward your application and resume, to: *Deanna Flint* *Letchworth State Park* *1 Letchworth State Park* *Castile, NY 14427* *or by email to Genesee.
Employment@parks.
ny.
gov.
* All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $41,399.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Holidays * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person