Park and Recreation Aide 6 (Administrative Assistant/Interpreter) Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site

NY HELP No Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Title Park and Recreation Aide 6 (Administrative Assistant/Interpreter) Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide Salary Grade Hourly Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $20.94 to $20.94 Hourly Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Labor Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Other (see below) "Other" Explanation 32-40 hours per week (Wednesday -Sunday in season, Monday – Friday off- season, weekends, and some holidays and evenings are required) Hours Per Week 32-40 Workday From 12 AM To 12 AM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Montgomery Street Address Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site 129 Schoharie St. City Fort Hunter State NY Zip Code 12069 Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: No Minimum Qualifications per Civil Service.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience working in a direct public service setting is preferred. • Fluency in English and at least one other language is preferred. Duties Description DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The position will assist the historic site manager or education director in administrative and interpretive duties at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site. Duties include but are not limited to: • Assist the Historic Site Manager in administrative duties. • Answer phones, respond to public inquiries, and communicate effectively with staff and park visitors.• Assist the education director with planning and delivering special events and programs. • Assist with visitor services.• Perform light maintenance duties.• Maintain and promote a safe working environment by applying good safety practices.• Performs other related duties as assigned. Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:• 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. • Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, as well as with others.• Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. • Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.BENEFITS:This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System. Is eligible for health insurance, dental, and vision coverage. Opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave after time & service requirements have been met. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Paul Banks Telephone (518)829-7516 Fax Email Address [email protected] Address Street Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site 129 Schoharie St. City Fort Hunter State NY Zip Code 12069 Notes on Applying 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 historic site 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 https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdfPlease forward your application and resume, if available, within (10) business days of the posting of this notice to Paul Banks, Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site - 129 Schoharie St, Fort Hunter, NY 12069 or email to: [email protected]. For more information, call 518- 829-7516. 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. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask or mandate in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected] DATE: October 21, 2024 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: November 4, 2024 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency