Park and Recreation Aide 4 (Letchworth State Park- Regional Office)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) in the Genesee Region is seeking a Trails Laborer to assist in maintaining and enhancing the trail systems within Letchworth State Park and the Genesee Region. The Letchworth Trails Laborer will work as part of a team to perform a wide range of trail maintenance and construction tasks. The incumbent will report directly to the assigned Park Supervisor or Trails Specialist and will work with up to four trail crew members and assist volunteer group projects. Housing is not provided.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• Dimensional lumber stairs and retaining wall construction.
• Bridge and boardwalk construction.
• New trail construction.
• Tread and drainage improvements.
• Upkeep of stone staircases and retaining walls.
• General facilities maintenance.
• Hazard tree removal.
• Off-season work will include winter trail grooming and risk tree removal activities in coordination with Parks operation staff.
• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions, with both hand and power tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

OPERATING NEEDS:

• Must be able to work on uneven and steep terrain, carrying and moving tools, materials, and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Must have experience or familiarity with using hand tools, power tools, and performing/troubleshooting basic tool maintenance.
• Must have the ability to demonstrate safe working practices.
• Must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must have the ability to act in a professional manner and appropriately represent a state agency.
• 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.
• Two years of experience with outdoor labor, particularly trail maintenance and construction or any of the following is preferred but not required: dry stone masonry, carpentry, landscaping, or general construction.
• The ability to operate a chainsaw is preferred but not required.
• Experience operating light equipment such as skid steers, mini-excavators, and UTV’s is preferred but not required.

This position is eligible to receive certifications for the following, but not limited to:

• CPR/First Aid
• Equipment Trailering/Load Securement Training
• UTV Operator/Safety Training
• Tractor Operator/Safety Training
• Game of Logging Level 1 & 2 or equivalent Training

BENEFITS:

Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

Paid Time Off:

o PEF and CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.

o M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.

o Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.

Health Care Benefits:

o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.

o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits:

o New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership

o NYS Deferred Compensation

o Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds

o Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

o Paid Parental / Family Leave

Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

HOW TO APPLY:

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

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 Hank Adams, Letchworth State Park, 1 Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY 14427 or by email to Genesee.Employment@parks.ny.gov. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Hank Adams at henry.adams@parks.ny.gov or (585) 689-3472. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.49 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Castile, NY 14427: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18