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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Parks and Recreation Aide 5 (Office Assistant)

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade Hourly

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $19.85 to $19.85 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation May – November, Weekends and Holidays required

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 Rockland

Street Address Rockland Lake State Park

299 Rockland Lake Road

City Valley Cottage

State NY

Zip Code 10989

Minimum Qualifications No Minimum Qualifications per Civil Service.See Additional Comments for operating needs and preferred operating needs.Experience in office work is preferred but not necessary. Must possess a valid Driver’s License that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State.

Duties Description DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Office Manager(s), the incumbent will:• Greet visitors, answer phones and/or radio transmissions; provide information as appropriate.• Track and coordinate assignments and work self-sufficiently to resolve competing priorities.• Operate office equipment such as printers, scanners, and copiers.• Create, maintain, and enter information into spreadsheets, trackers, and databases.• Complete forms in accordance with agency procedures.• Set up and manage paper and electronic filing systems.• Prepare cashier and office staff weekly schedules.• Supervise subordinate staff; ensuring that cashiers are occupied with tasks when not cashiering.• Prepare cashier for revenue collection, reconcile revenue at the end of the day; prepare revenue deposits.• Assist in the scheduling and coordination of events.• Assist in the hiring process. • Light maintenance of main office and the main office restroom.• Additional duties as assigned.OPERATIONAL NEEDS: Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to multi-task. Must be able to prioritize a wide range of responsibilities. Must have excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal with attention to detail. Must be proficient in Microsoft office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must be able to accept direction from supervisors and take initiative to learn and retain new information. Must be able to work with confidential information

Additional Comments BENEFITS:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:Paid Time Off• PEF & CSEA: 44 days – 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays• M/C: 39 days – 13 vacation days, 8 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmentHealth Care Benefits:• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional 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 LeaveTo 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 Christian Nielsen Jr., Park Manager 3

Telephone

Fax

Email Address palisades.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Rockland Lake State Park

299 Rockland Lake Road

City Valley Cottage

State NY

Zip Code 10989

Notes on Applying TO APPLY: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 by visiting the website at https://parks.ny.gov/regions/palisades/default.aspx. Please forward your application and resume, if available, to Christian Nielsen. You can email your application and resume to Christian.nielsen@parks.ny.gov or Palisades.Employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “RLSP - PRA 5 Main Office Assistant” All qualified persons are invited and encouraged 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.