New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Hudson, New York, United States
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 trade’s 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 supervision of the Park Manager 1 overseeing maintenance and operations at Olana and Clermont State Historic Sites, the Park Worker 3 will perform varied maintenance and operations duties alternating between both facilities. Duties will include but are not limited to: • Assisting Trades crews with semi-skilled repairs to historic structures and facilities, including carpentry, plumbing, electric, painting, and masonry that will preserve or restore the original fabric of historic buildings and structures. • Working alongside Trades staff to read blueprints or rough sketches for work to be performed. • Demonstrating a general knowledge of modern safety and practices and code compliance. • Completing routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment. • Completing buildings, grounds, and tree maintenance among other medium to heavy labor tasks, including evaluation, pruning, felling and removal of trees using a chain saw, bucket truck, and chipper. • Keeping records of daily maintenance, purchasing, and other tasks completed. • Supervising lower-level staff, including training, assigning work, and evaluating. • Assisting in emergency situations, with snow removal, and with building and repairing roads, paths, benches, trails and park equipment. • Providing occasional assistance with maintenance and operations at other State Park facilities as needed. • Assisting with routine maintenance of water treatment systems as needed. • Communicating effectively with other staff and park visitors. Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS: • 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 possess or obtain a Class C Water Treatment Certification within the probationary period or at the next available offering. • Must complete Game of Logging (Levels 1 and 2) or approved equivalent as well as other associated trainings by the end of the 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 or obtain a Class C Water Treatment Certification within the probationary period or at the next available offering. • Must complete Game of Logging (Levels 1 and 2) or approved equivalent as well as other associated trainings by the end of the probationary period or at the next class offering as a term and condition of employment. BENEFITS: Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including: Paid Time Off • 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 It is the responsibility of applicants to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs. 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. Closing Date/Time: 10/01/24
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 trade’s 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 supervision of the Park Manager 1 overseeing maintenance and operations at Olana and Clermont State Historic Sites, the Park Worker 3 will perform varied maintenance and operations duties alternating between both facilities. Duties will include but are not limited to: • Assisting Trades crews with semi-skilled repairs to historic structures and facilities, including carpentry, plumbing, electric, painting, and masonry that will preserve or restore the original fabric of historic buildings and structures. • Working alongside Trades staff to read blueprints or rough sketches for work to be performed. • Demonstrating a general knowledge of modern safety and practices and code compliance. • Completing routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment. • Completing buildings, grounds, and tree maintenance among other medium to heavy labor tasks, including evaluation, pruning, felling and removal of trees using a chain saw, bucket truck, and chipper. • Keeping records of daily maintenance, purchasing, and other tasks completed. • Supervising lower-level staff, including training, assigning work, and evaluating. • Assisting in emergency situations, with snow removal, and with building and repairing roads, paths, benches, trails and park equipment. • Providing occasional assistance with maintenance and operations at other State Park facilities as needed. • Assisting with routine maintenance of water treatment systems as needed. • Communicating effectively with other staff and park visitors. Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS: • 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 possess or obtain a Class C Water Treatment Certification within the probationary period or at the next available offering. • Must complete Game of Logging (Levels 1 and 2) or approved equivalent as well as other associated trainings by the end of the 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 or obtain a Class C Water Treatment Certification within the probationary period or at the next available offering. • Must complete Game of Logging (Levels 1 and 2) or approved equivalent as well as other associated trainings by the end of the probationary period or at the next class offering as a term and condition of employment. BENEFITS: Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including: Paid Time Off • 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 It is the responsibility of applicants to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs. 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. Closing Date/Time: 10/01/24
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Hudson, New York, United States
Minimum Qualifications 1. four years of technical experience in horticulture, plant propagation, nursery, or greenhouse work*, which includes plant pest and disease detection and control. This experience must include one year of supervisory experience. Or 2. An associate's or higher-level degree and two years of technical experience in horticulture, plant propagation, nursery, or greenhouse work*, which includes plant pest and disease detection and control. Or 3. a bachelor's or higher-level degree in horticulture, agronomy, forestry, or an agricultural related field. Or 4. A current qualified employee of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation with one year of permanent non-competitive service as a Horticultural Technician 1, SG-8. *NOTE: Individuals appointed provisionally must take and pass a Civil Service examination for this position and be reachable, i.e., be one of the top three (3) candidates on the resulting eligible list willing to accept the position. Duties Description Under the supervision of the Park Manager 1 and/or higher-level staff, the responsibilities of this Horticultural Technician 2 will be focused on working closely with volunteers, the community, the agency’s stewardship team, and the on-site maintenance crew to direct the maintenance and care of the gardens and grounds of Olana State Historic Site. Duties include but are not limited to: • Performing garden maintenance such as pruning, planting, mulching, watering, and weeding; Monitoring for pests, invasive species, and diseases; Developing and implement integrated pest management systems. • Supervising, training, and scheduling skilled and semi-skilled employees and volunteers (full-time or seasonal) in the care of plant material. • Determining the site’s planting needs, developing propagation schedules, ordering materials, and supervising the propagation of plants, trees, and shrubs for the site; Preparing sketches and schematics for seasonal staff to plant and construct gardens. • Leading horticultural tours and assisting with special programs, events, and volunteer programs; Answering questions for park visitors about horticulture, history, design, and general park information. • Assisting with the maintenance of buildings and facilities, such as opening and closing of the site. • Operating and maintaining hand and portable power tools and motorized equipment such as mowers, tractors, sprayers, saws, tillers, trimmers, etc. safely. • Operating light trucks and other motor vehicles in the performance of duties assigned. • Performing routine manual maintenance tasks to maintain associated plantings, buildings, roads, and equipment and ensuring all supplies and equipment are properly stored. • Performs snow and ice control measures and maintains grounds and structures as needed. • Performs other related duties as required. 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. • Must complete CPR/AED training within the probationary period and must maintain the certification as a term and condition of employment. • Must complete and pass chainsaw certification - levels 1, 2, 3 as a term and condition of employment. • Must perform medium to heavy physical labor and to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. • Must support projects at additional parks throughout the Taconic Region by working weekend, holiday, and/or evening hours as operationally necessary. BENEFITS: Seasonal employees are eligible for the following benefits: • New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership • Tuition Assistance Programs • Health Insurance Coverage - If your employment is for more than 6 months, or if you are expected to work year-round in an hourly position you should discuss, with your hiring manager, eligibility for health insurance. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Closing Date/Time: 10/01/24
Minimum Qualifications 1. four years of technical experience in horticulture, plant propagation, nursery, or greenhouse work*, which includes plant pest and disease detection and control. This experience must include one year of supervisory experience. Or 2. An associate's or higher-level degree and two years of technical experience in horticulture, plant propagation, nursery, or greenhouse work*, which includes plant pest and disease detection and control. Or 3. a bachelor's or higher-level degree in horticulture, agronomy, forestry, or an agricultural related field. Or 4. A current qualified employee of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation with one year of permanent non-competitive service as a Horticultural Technician 1, SG-8. *NOTE: Individuals appointed provisionally must take and pass a Civil Service examination for this position and be reachable, i.e., be one of the top three (3) candidates on the resulting eligible list willing to accept the position. Duties Description Under the supervision of the Park Manager 1 and/or higher-level staff, the responsibilities of this Horticultural Technician 2 will be focused on working closely with volunteers, the community, the agency’s stewardship team, and the on-site maintenance crew to direct the maintenance and care of the gardens and grounds of Olana State Historic Site. Duties include but are not limited to: • Performing garden maintenance such as pruning, planting, mulching, watering, and weeding; Monitoring for pests, invasive species, and diseases; Developing and implement integrated pest management systems. • Supervising, training, and scheduling skilled and semi-skilled employees and volunteers (full-time or seasonal) in the care of plant material. • Determining the site’s planting needs, developing propagation schedules, ordering materials, and supervising the propagation of plants, trees, and shrubs for the site; Preparing sketches and schematics for seasonal staff to plant and construct gardens. • Leading horticultural tours and assisting with special programs, events, and volunteer programs; Answering questions for park visitors about horticulture, history, design, and general park information. • Assisting with the maintenance of buildings and facilities, such as opening and closing of the site. • Operating and maintaining hand and portable power tools and motorized equipment such as mowers, tractors, sprayers, saws, tillers, trimmers, etc. safely. • Operating light trucks and other motor vehicles in the performance of duties assigned. • Performing routine manual maintenance tasks to maintain associated plantings, buildings, roads, and equipment and ensuring all supplies and equipment are properly stored. • Performs snow and ice control measures and maintains grounds and structures as needed. • Performs other related duties as required. 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. • Must complete CPR/AED training within the probationary period and must maintain the certification as a term and condition of employment. • Must complete and pass chainsaw certification - levels 1, 2, 3 as a term and condition of employment. • Must perform medium to heavy physical labor and to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. • Must support projects at additional parks throughout the Taconic Region by working weekend, holiday, and/or evening hours as operationally necessary. BENEFITS: Seasonal employees are eligible for the following benefits: • New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership • Tuition Assistance Programs • Health Insurance Coverage - If your employment is for more than 6 months, or if you are expected to work year-round in an hourly position you should discuss, with your hiring manager, eligibility for health insurance. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Closing Date/Time: 10/01/24