Park Worker 3 Jobs

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience in the operation and / or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility. In addition to operations and maintenance, the following types of experience are also qualifying: law enforcement or security, firefighting, environmental education, environmental stewardship, natural resource management, forest management, wildlife management or preservation, or historic preservation or interpretation; OR

One year of military service in any of the military branches; OR

An Associate’s or higher-level degree, or 60 credit hours of college level coursework; OR

Completion of an appropriate two-year technical / trades school program or two years' experience as a trades assistant under the supervision of a skilled trades¬person.

Duties Description

Under the supervision of the Revenue Manager, the Park Worker 3 is responsible for:

• Distributing the park mail that is delivered by UPS or private mail carrier.
• Performing cash audits and being audited when working the register to check for counterfeit bills and cash draw accuracy.
• Supervising seasonal staff and other full-time staff as needed.
• Interacting with patrons to resolve questions, distribute information, and provide excellent customer service.
• Assisting the head cashiers as needed with the Totally Kids Carousel, wristbands, and money collection at athletic and cultural events.
• Registering patrons for classes in each complex, processing payments for all activities and reservations for permits in the Skating & Athletics Complex
• Reviewing and processing picnic permits for the park once approved by the permit’s office.
• Making copies and typing up postings or flyers to inform patrons of any park events or changes.
• The selected candidate may be assigned to assist in other areas of the park as needed and will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.
• Working as a cashier, processing cash transactions as well as credit card transactions and money orders, handling and accounting for cash in their drawer. While working as a cashier, be alert and able to manage multiple transactions, reconciling different codes & separate accounts.

Additional Comments

The posted hiring rate is the sum of the statutory hiring rate for a CSEA Grade 9 ($40,193) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,087). The posting job rate is the sum of statutory job rate ($49,405) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,087).

Operational Needs

• Candidates may be required to report to other facilities throughout the NYC Region on an as needed basis.
• Daytime, weekend, holiday, and evening work is required.
• Must possess demonstrable knowledge in use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook for e-mail is preferred
• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to based on their negotiating unit that can include:

• Health Care Coverage
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave
• Payroll Deduction Savings Plans
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance Programs

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

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

Closing Date/Time: 07/21/23