Park and Recreation Aide 2 (Taconic State Park - Office & Cashier Operations)

TITLE AND GRADE:                                    

Park and Recreation Aide 2, Office & Cashier Operations

SALARY RANGE:                                         

$17.11 per hours, 40-hour work week

WORK LOCATION:                                     

Taconic State Park Copake Falls                    Taconic State Park Rudd Pond

253 NY Route 344                                                  59 Rudd Drive

Copake Falls, NY 12517                                          Millerton, NY 12546

REGION:                                                       

Taconic Region

NEGOTIATING UNIT                                  

CSEA, Operational Services Unit – NU03

JURISDICTIONAL CLASS:                          

Labor Class

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:                        

 Seasonal (May – September) opportunity to work through mid-November 

Start Date: 05/07/2024

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Under the direction of park management, the selected candidate will be involved in every aspect of campground permits, sales, and office operations. Duties will include, but are not limited to: 

• Addressing campground inquiries by phone and in-person.
• Completing campground permit sales with the use of a point-of-sale system. Processing data entry of campground permits and completing campground audits.
• Completing office and campground cleaning.
• Assisting in other areas of park operations as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No Minimum Qualifications per Civil Service. 

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.
• Previous experience performing facility sales and operations work (in a park setting or related field) is preferred, but not required.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Windows applications with the ability to learn the use of a camping point-of-sale program that will include data entry, program navigation, and sale processing.
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend written material.
• Must count money, process sales using a point-of-sale computer with credit card system, and complete daily revenue and audit forms in an accurate and timely manner.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and with park patrons.

BENEFITS:

Seasonal employees may be entitled to benefits. To find out more information, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. 

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

If are interested in being considered for this position, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters, or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdf. 

Please forward your application and resume, if available, to taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “PRA 2 – Office & Cashier – Copake/Rudd”.” Any questions concerning the position, contact Abigail Leo at (518) 329-3993.