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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Parks & Recreation Aide 7 - Assistant to the Director

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $23.43 to $23.43 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday- Friday; 8:30AM-5:00PM

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 The selected candidate will provide administrative support to the Director of the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center, serves as a liaison between the Center and various Parks departments (Revenue, Purchasing, Admin, Storehouse), manages office operations, and supports the front desk as needed. Duties include, but are not limited to: • Assist the Director by scheduling all meetings and managing their Outlook calendar.• Maintain the Center’s calendar, in collaboration with the Education Team.• Coordinate external room rentals and associated event logistics.• Oversee all revenue collected from fee-based programs, input data into State financial systems, and generate weekly reports.• Purchase all office supplies and program materials, using a state-issued procurement card (p-card).• Generate and maintain purchasing and budget reports.• Organize and maintain digital program files and confidential personnel files.• Complete travel vouchers and arrange travel for Director and staff as needed.• Assist with organizing events, lectures, and rotating exhibits.• Answer patron inquiries, phone calls and emails in a professional and timely manner.• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: No minimum qualifications per Civil Service. Preferred Qualification: a bachelor’s degree or a High School degree and three years of administrative work experience.

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. • Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Adobe preferred.• Excellent written and verbal communication.• Must possess strong organizational and critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently or on a team.BENEFITS: This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System. Is eligible for health insurance, dental, and vision coverage. Opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave after time & service requirements have been met.

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Name Annetta Centrella-Vitale

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Annetta.Centrella-Vitale@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 by visiting the website https://parks.ny.gov/regions/long-island/default.aspx.Email a resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references to Annetta.Centrella-Vitale@parks.ny.gov, with the subject “Assistant to the Director”All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.