Horticultural Technician 2

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Physical Plant Manager and / or higher-level personnel, the position is located at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park but also assists other state parks in the New York City Region. The Horticultural Technician 2 will work closely with volunteers, the community, and vendors to assure the Agency's mission is always met, and will perform the following duties :

• Provide general horticultural services to the Park.
• Supervise, train, and schedule skilled and semi-skilled employees and volunteers.
• Prepare sketches and schematics for seasonal / full time staff and grounds staff to plant and construct gardens.
• Experiment with a wide variety of plants to determine those most suitable for a site or region.
• Determine regional planting needs, develop propagation schedules, order materials, and supervise propagation of plants, trees, and shrubs for a region or major site.
• Develop and implement integrated pest management systems.
• Advise maintenance and grounds staff regarding plant and grounds care and maintenance.
• Supervise and maintain greenhouses and related equipment.
• Directs the maintenance and care of gardens or programs and structures as needed.
• Operates and maintains hand and portable power tools and motorized equipment such as mowers, tractors, sprayers, saws, tillers, trimmers, etc.
• Supervises lower level, seasonal staff and volunteers in the care of plant material.
• Provides for materials and supplies in support of this work.
• Assists with training and support of seasonal gardeners and interns.
• Answers questions for park visitors about horticulture, history and design, and general park information.
• Leads horticultural tours and assists with special programs, as needed.
• Operates light trucks and other motor vehicles as required in the performance of duties.
• May be required to load and unload materials, tools and equipment of varying weights and sizes as needed in the performance of duties assigned.
• Performs routine manual maintenance tasks required to develop, maintain and repair associated plantings, buildings, roads and equipment.
• Maintains equipment and supplies properly and ensures that they are stored safely.
• Performs snow and ice control measures and maintains grounds and structures as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Appointment via List or Transfer :

To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Note : Consecutive transfers resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades are not permitted under Civil Service Law.

Permanent Appointment via Non-Competitive Promotion :

If three or fewer qualified New York State OPRHP Horticultural Technician 1 candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for a permanent non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.

Permanent Non-Competitive Appointmetn via NY HELPS :

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 :

Either 1. Four years of technical experience in horticulture, plant propagation, nursery, or greenhouse work

Or 2. An associate's or higher-level degree and two years of technical experience in horticulture, plant propagation, nursery, or greenhouse work

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), 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.

Provisional Appointment :

Candidates may be appointed on a provisional

Either 1. Four years of technical experience in horticulture, plant propagation, nursery, or greenhouse work

Or 2. An associate's or higher-level degree and two years of technical experience in horticulture, plant propagation, nursery, or greenhouse work

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.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS :

DOWNSTATE ADJUSTMENT : $3,400

BENEFITS :

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

Paid Time Off

Health Care Benefits :

Additional Benefits :

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.

Name Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office

Telephone

Email Address nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office

163 West 125th Street, 17th floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

Notes on Applying APPLICATION PROCEDURE :

If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. The employment application (Part 1 - Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov / employment. Please forward these three required items by email to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov.

Application information should be emailed to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. You must include "HORTICULTURAL TECHNICIAN 2 - DFRBSP" in the title of your e-mail for consideration. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

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

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Agency