Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/11/25
Applications Due: 05/11/25
Vacancy ID: 185201
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleParks and Recreation Aide 3 (Seneca Lake State Park)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $17.62 to $17.62 Hourly
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Labor Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm, may include weekends and holidays
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Ontario
Street Address Seneca Lake State Park
1 Lakefront Drive
City Geneva
StateNY
Zip Code14456
Job Specifics
Duties Description The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) in the Finger Lakes Region is seeking a candidate who will oversee the office operations related to the delivery of support services to the public that involve Seneca Lake State Park and Canandaigua State Boat Launch. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Assign, review, train, and evaluate the work of lower-level employees.
• Prepare schedules, seasonal payroll, and various clerical activities and responsibilities surrounding seasonal staff.
• Monitor and oversee fee collection, money banks, and auditing.
• Control parking access to and from park facilities during peak periods.
• Assist with shelter reservations and issuing permits.
• Answer routine questions and handle complaints from park patrons.
• Explain park rules and regulations as well as process written information required to meet patron’s needs.
• Occasionally assist with basic groundskeeping tasks, including moving debris, picking up limbs, and loading materials into trucks.
• Clean offices and restrooms as needed.
Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.
See Additional Comments for Operational Needs.
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 be physically able to perform medium to heavy manual labor.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays when needed.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name John Tharp
Telephone
Fax
Email Address John.tharp@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Seneca Lake State Park
100 Waterloo-Geneva Rd
City Geneva
State NY
Zip Code 14456
Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the agency 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 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, if available, to John Tharp, Park Manager, Seneca Lake State Park, 100 Waterloo-Geneva Rd, Geneva, NY 14456 or to John.tharp@parks.ny.gov by the date indicated below. If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact John Tharp at (315) 789-2331.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the agency operating needs.
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