Minimum Qualifications For Permanent Competitive Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on an appropriate active Civil Service eligible list or eligible for transfer, reassignment, or reinstatement in accordance with Civil Service Law.
For Permanent Non-Competitive *NY HELPS Appointment:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).**
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
1. three years’ experience in the construction, operation, or maintenance of a park or recreational facility within a park; ** one year of this experience must be at a supervisory level.
Or 2. an associate's or higher-level degree in construction management, construction technology, environmental education, environmental management, environmental policy, environmental sustainability, forestry, natural resources management, park administration, park management, recreation management or turfgrass management
AND one year of supervisory experience in the construction, operation or maintenance of a park or recreational facility within a park. **
**a park or recreational facility within a park is defined as a location that offers at least three of the following elements: ballfields, campgrounds, golf courses, hiking trails, historic structures, marinas, picnic areas, playgrounds, recreation programs, swimming facilities or education, environmental or interpretive programming. You must clearly list this information on your application.
Note: If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
- For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
OPERATING 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 be able to supervise employees
- Must be able to communicate in writing and comprehend written material.
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Must have the ability to lift, carry and/or move equipment or materials of different weights and sizes and the ability to stand for long hours.
- Must be able to act independently with a minimum of direct supervision.
BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Leave – leave benefits including:
13 days of paid vacation leave in the first year of employment with bonus days for additional years of service; 13 days annual paid holidays; five days annual paid personal leave; and 13 days of annual paid sick leave.
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
Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.
Positions located within Dutchess County, are also eligible to receive an additional $2,000 annual Mid-Hudson adjustment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
