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Park Worker 3 (Hudson Highlands/Fahnestock State Park)
State of New York - Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of —Cold Spring, NY
- $42,641 - $52,413 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Park Worker 3 (Hudson Highlands/Fahnestock State Park)

State of New York - Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Cold Spring, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$42,641 - $52,413 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness

Qualifications

Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment operation
Customer communication
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Chainsaw
Field tractors
Company vehicle operation
Driver's License
Loader operation
Water treatment

Full Job Description

Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level personnel, the selected candidate has a broad range of responsibilities, which include supporting park programs and various maintenance and operations tasks. This position works collaboratively with park management and staff in a variety of capacities.

The duties of this position will include but are not limited to the following:

Participate in all aspects of Hudson Highlands Park operations and maintenance including trail stewarding, trail maintenance, office operations, interacting with patrons, supervising seasonal staff, cleaning and garbage removal.
Conduct educational programming, environmental stewardship, invasive species removal, etc.
Participate in lost hiker and injured hiker rescues as needed.
Perform landscaping and horticultural activities utilizing a variety of hand tools and power tools, using green practices.
Maintain native planting beds and performing new plantings. Felling and cleanup of standing hazardous trees and storm damaged trees.
Use a variety of tools and equipment to perform maintenance on buildings, roads, trails and other infrastructure.
Operate and maintain a variety of equipment including trucks, tractors, loaders, gators, snowplows, snowblowers, mowers and trailers.
Participate in all aspects of beach, campground and winter park operations.
Conduct snow plowing and snow removal in winter.
Conduct ski rental operations, office operations, ski trail grooming and other duties as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility;
OR - One year of experience in any of the following fields:

Law enforcement or security
Firefighting
Emergency Medical Services
Environmental education or stewardship
Natural resources management (e.g., forest management, wildlife management/preservation)
Historic preservation or interpretation
Landscaping or grounds maintenance

OR - One year of military service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;
OR - Thirty (30) semester credit hours* of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university;
OR - Completion of a two-year technical/trades school program;
OR - Two years of experience as a trade assistant working under the direct supervision of a skilled tradesperson.

Your credit hours must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

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 operate light duty trucks, UTV’s, tractors, trailers, snowplows and snowmobiles.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons.
Must have the ability to communicate in writing and to read and comprehend written material.
Must possess experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must complete OPRHP Sawyer training or equivalent within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment. This training will be provided by OPRHP.
Must obtain Class C Water Treatment Operator certification within the probation period.
Must be available to work a variable schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

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

Positions located within Putnam County are also eligible to receive an additional $2,000 annual Mid-Hudson adjustment.

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.

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