Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Parks and Recreation Aide 2 (Office & Cashier Operations)

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade Hourly

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $16.61 to $16.61 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Seasonal (May – September) opportunity to work through mid-November -Include weekends and some holiday required. -Start Date: 05/07/2024

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Columbia

Street Address Taconic State Park (Copake Falls & Rudd Pond)

253 NY Route 344

City Copake Falls

State NY

Zip Code 12517

Minimum Qualifications No Minimum Qualifications per Civil Service.See Additional Comments for operating needs.

Duties Description DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of park management, the selected candidate will be involved in every aspect of campground permits, sales, and office operations. Duties will include, but are not limited to: • Addressing campground inquiries by phone and in-person. • Completing campground permit sales with the use of a point-of-sale system. Processing data entry of campground permits and completing campground audits. • Completing office and campground cleaning. • Assisting in other areas of park operations as needed. 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.• Previous experience performing facility sales and operations work (in a park setting or related field) is preferred, but not required. • Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.• Must count money, process sales using a point-of-sale computer with credit card system, and complete daily revenue and audit forms in an accurate and timely manner.• Must be proficient with Microsoft Windows applications with the ability to learn the use of a camping point-of-sale program that will include data entry, program navigation, and sale processing.• Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and with park patrons.• Must have the ability to read and comprehend written material.

Additional Comments BENEFITS:There are various benefits that a seasonal employee may be entitled to, based on their negotiating unit and tenure with New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation:· Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Leave· Retirement Plan· Paid Parental Leave· Payroll Deduction Savings Plans and Tuition Assistance ProgramsLearn more about our benefits for seasonal employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

Name Abigail Leo

Telephone 518-329-3993

Fax

Email Address taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Taconic State Park

253 NY Route 344

City Copake Falls

State NY

Zip Code 12517

Notes on Applying APPLICATION PROCEDURE:All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.It is the responsibility of applicants to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs. If are interested in being considered for this position, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters, or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdf. Please forward your application and resume, if available, to taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “PRA 2 – Office & Cashier – Copake/Rudd”.” Any questions concerning the position, contact Abigail Leo at (518) 329-3993.