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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Park & Recreation Aide 5 - Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center (Environmental Education)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade Hourly

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $19.85 to $19.85 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Nassau

Street Address Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center

City Wantagh

State NY

Zip Code 11793

Duties Description This Parks & Recreation Aide 5 position will assist with park environmental education programming at Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center.Duties include, but are not limited to:• Conduct environmental education programs by leading interpretive walks and following lesson plans.• Complete roving programs throughout Jones Beach State Park.• Plan, prepare and build displays, exhibits and other teaching aids.• Support volunteer and internship programs.• Assist in research, writing and producing educational and promotional materials.• Clean and maintain facilities, garden, equipment, and exhibits.• Greet visitors, special guests, students, and others and provide information on the building and exhibits.• Care for animals, including feedings, exercise and cleanings of animals and their tanks.• Lead programs involving a touch tank with local aquaria.• Operate the cash register and keep track of purchases and receipts.• Collect fees (cash, check, credit card) while always maintaining accuracy.• Communicate with the public in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner in person, over the phone, and via email correspondence.• Perform general clerical duties.• Perform other park-related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS: • Work 40 hours/week, typically 8:30am-5:00pm. Weekend and holiday coverage required. Special events may require schedule change.• The candidate for this position must work well under pressure, be a self-starter, multitask, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.• Experience with computers and good typing/computer skills are preferred.• Must be reliable, flexible, and willing to work in a team setting.• Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner under stressful conditions.• Must have the ability to speak in front of groups.BENEFITS:This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and is eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage. There is opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time & service requirements has been met.

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

Name Mia Ramirez, Environmental Educator

Telephone

Fax

Email Address jbenc@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center

City Wantagh

State NY

Zip Code 11793

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 park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward your application and resume to jbenc@parks.ny.gov, Subject Line: “PRA5-Environmental”. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.It is the responsibility of applicants to accurately describe experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs