Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $24.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
NYS Employee's Retirement System
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
vision coverage
Paid Time Off
Vacation leave
sick leave
Job Description
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYS OPRHP) is responsible for managing and maintaining the beautiful and diverse state parks located across New York, including the New York City regional parks. As a revered institution dedicated to preserving the natural environment and providing exceptional recreational opportunities, NYS OPRHP serves millions of visitors annually and supports vibrant communities by offering safe, clean, and enjoyable park experiences. The agency's regional offices play a pivotal role in supporting park operations, administration, and visitor services, ensuring that all state parks in their jurisdiction function smoothly and efficiently despite the... Show More
Job Requirements
- No minimum qualifications for this title per NYS Civil Service
- Must be able to write and communicate proficiently in English
- Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required
- Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Must possess strong interpersonal and communications skills
- Must possess strong computer and spreadsheet skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Must be willing to support additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Regional Office
- Must be willing to occasionally support tasks and projects at other New York State Parks' work sites in the New York City Region
- Must be able to work minimum 37.5 to 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, and possibly extended weekday hours as needed
Job Qualifications
- Some college studies preferred
- Prior business office or human resources experience preferred
- Proficiency in English
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong computer and spreadsheet skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and set priorities as assigned by supervisor
- Willingness to support additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Regional Office
- Flexibility to support tasks at other New York State Parks' work sites in the NYC region
Job Duties
- Serving as the first point-of-contact for the NYC Regional Office, including answering telephones
- taking and relaying messages
- greeting staff, visitors, and patrons in a friendly and courteous manner
- utilizing a multi-line phone set
- Performing office tasks such as data entry, filing, alphabetizing, copying, and other related tasks using computers, postage machines, and other standard office equipment
- Learning and using in-house databases to process payroll, purchasing, and personnel transactions
- Creating databases as needed to record and streamline office procedures
- Handling complaints or inquiries from park patrons regarding the quality of their experience, the cleanliness of facilities, noise from other facility users, and other customer service issues for the Regional Office and all State Parks in the New York City region
- Updating calendars and logs for front desk operations
- assisting with recruitment activities, including coordinating candidate interviews, assembling candidate nomination packages and tracking hiring progress
- Coordinating the onboarding of staff and hiring packets
- Assisting with guidance on staff benefits and coordinating any benefits paperwork
- Tracking probation reports and performance evaluations for regional staff
- Managing employee ID request and distribution to NYC OPRHP staff
- Supporting the Business Office with coverage as needed
- and other assigned tasks
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
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