Parks and Recreation Aide 6

State of New York - Environmental Conservation, Department of; Town of Warrensburg (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

State of New York - Environmental Conservation, Department of is seeking a Parks and Recreation Aide 6 to support the Summer Recreation Program. Responsibilities include assisting with hiring, processing HR/payroll paperwork, and using Aspira for campground reservations.

The role requires supervision of seasonal staff, adherence to the Guidance Manual and Health and Safety protocols, and basic computer skills. Some lifting and outdoor work are possible.

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer knowledge to support the Summer Recreation Program and related HR tasks.
• Must be able to supervise seasonal staff and ensure safety and policy compliance.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license or demonstrate ability to meet transportation needs of the position.

Responsibilities

• Support the Summer Recreation Program and recruit staff activities.
• Enter sales into Aspira and track payroll in Excel; process paperwork for HR and Payroll.
• Supervise seasonal staff and enforce Health and Safety protocols.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Supervising seasonal staff

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Excel

Aspira

Job description

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Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of

Title Parks and Recreation Aide 6

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade Hourly

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $21.57 to $21.57 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Warren

Street Address 232 Golf Course Road

City Warrensburg

State NY

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Duties Description

• Candidate must have basic computer knowledge to support the Summer Recreation Program and duties will include but are not limited to; Assisting with seasonal job fairs and orientations including answering questions related to the Recreation Program, preparing hiring packets for staff and processing appropriate paperwork for Human Resources, Payroll and Personnel.
• Candidate will also be responsible for entering sales into Aspira (the current Campground Reservation System), payroll tracking in Excel, collecting and auditing weekly campground paperwork, scanning weekly paperwork for further auditing by staff in the Regional Office and Central Office in Albany and there will be some filing of paperwork.
• The candidate will act as a supervisor for seasonal staff, making certain they are following the Guidance Manual and Health and Safety protocols.
• Must become familiar with LATS to ensure seasonal employee payroll is submitted and approved on time.
• Some maintenance and/or janitorial duties may be required. such as cleaning restrooms, setting up conference rooms for meetings, assisting with collecting trash in the office and maintenance center and other duties necessary as they arise.
• May be asked to assist with mowing/trimming, raking and staining/painting of buildings, picnic tables etc. as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 16 years of age.
• Preference given to those 18 years of age with a valid driver's license.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 11/30/2026, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date.

• Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
• 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.
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 40 pounds.

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