Parks and Recreation Aide 7

This position is working for the Operations division based out of the Ray Brook Office.

Duties will include Ray Brook complex mechanicals support, biomass unit computer administration, First Niagara software, security system software, and other proprietary systems. Processing, booking, and tracking of vehicle mileage reports and basic service calls.

Coordination of interior recreation trails program, including scheduling, inventories, ordering, and staff training tracking. Filing and dispersing various critical paperwork.

This position will also be the direct back up for the recreation audit office.

• Must be willing and able to do manual work in DEC facilities at times including maintenance and cleaning of bathroom facilities.
• Must be able to track and at times administer health and safety required trainings.
• Must be proficient in all MS applications, including excel, word, and PPT.
• Must be able to learn new programs and computers skills in a timely manner as needed.
• Must be willing and able to request quotes, facilitate ordering, and processing of state supplies.
• Must be well groomed, wear issued uniform, as well as work shoes.

Issued clothing must be kept clean, presentable.

• Must be able to stay even tempered, speak clearly and communicate with others, i.e. subordinates and the public.
• Must be able and willing to supervise 2 or more employees.

Ensure staff understand their job duties and any issues/concerns are addressed in a timely manner with clear direction on how to improve performance provided.

Making sure to communicate any issues with supervisor.

Assignments should always take into consideration the safety of the employees.

All injuries to staff should be reported in a timely manner as per guidance provided.

• Clears sites, prepares them for planting, and plants seeds, trees, shrubbery, and flowers.
• Cleans grounds, roadways, and structures by sweeping, raking, shoveling, mowing, and removing by hand debris, leaves, branches, snow, ice, or trash.
• Maintains areas by cutting grass, pruning plants, and cutting and removing dead branches and trees.
• Cleans comfort stations, rest rooms, and buildings; picks up litter.
• Assists in operations by performing routine, repetitive activities.
• Provides patrons with information regarding park facilities and use.
• Performs routine and repetitive office tasks such as filing, alphabetizing, copying, keyboarding, answering telephones, and other related tasks using standard office equipment.
• Sells tickets to park patrons, makes change, and prepares standard reports of daily receipts by reconciling money received with the value of the tickets issued.
• Sets up equipment for sporting events, conferences, seminars, and special events.
• Runs errands, delivers and sorts mail.
• Directs the parking of cars.
• Assists higher level staff in the performance of organized recreational, historic or environmental interpretation activities or plans, delivers, and supervises such activities.
• Performs simple maintenance activities.
• Fixes or replaces shelves, locks, or other routine tasks.
• Unclogs toilets and sinks; replaces faucets and washers.
• Performs interior and exterior painting tasks.
• Assists in the repairing of roads, paths, benches, trails, cabins, picnic shelters, and various equipment.
• Assists skilled or semiskilled trades positions by performing a variety of relatively unskilled tasks.
• Performs routine office tasks involving simple arithmetic computations or repetitive activities.
• Prepares seasonal payrolls, time-sheets, internal fiscal forms, or other related administrative forms.

-Monitors and oversees fee collection and verification activities.

• Handles complaints or inquiries from park patrons regarding the quality of their experience, the cleanliness of facilities, noise from other facility users, and other related customer service issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have one year of satisfactory experience in maintenance, construction, landscaping or in business operation.* At least 6 months of such experience must be at the supervisory level.

Must be at least 18 years of age and have and maintain a valid driver's license.

• Experience in business operation must include responsibilities dealing with the public, customer service and daily financial reporting and processing.

Additional Information

This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/2027, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date.

Transportation needs of this position require use of a state vehicle and adhering to the Department’s Vehicle Policy.

You must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for this position.

Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.

Must be able to work in remote areas.

Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.

Weekends and holidays may be required.

Must be able to lift and move objects up to 40 pounds.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please email: equity@dec.ny.gov.

Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).