Park & Recreation Specialist 1 - Contracts (DHP)

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Date Posted 08/07/26

Applications Due08/21/26

Vacancy ID221394

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark & Recreation Specialist 1 - Contracts (DHP)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $25.74 to $25.74 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 60%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable schedule of 2-3 days per week from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Hours Per Week 22.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Saratoga

Street Address Peebles Island State Park

1 Delaware Avenue North

City Cohoes

StateNY

Zip Code12047

Duties Description Under a Contract Management Specialist 1, the Contract Support Specialist will be assigned to work on projects at the Division for Historic Preservation related to the African American Heritage Education and Capital Grant Program. The selected candidate's duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide assistance with developing, preparing, reviewing, implementing, processing, tracking, and providing administrative oversight of contracts and/or amendments.
• Provide technical assistance to grantees and auditing contract claims and documentation to ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Answering questions regarding Conditions of Award (CoA).
• Collecting and Reviewing CoA documentation.
• Entering contracts and amendments into SFS.
• Facilitating communication between Grantees, Project & Contract Managers.
• Tracking grant project lifecycles and deadlines.
• Reviewing reports to ensure contract compliance.
• Examining reimbursement requests and accompanying documentation.
• Assisting with required reporting to the Department of State.

Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in maintenance, construction, landscaping, business operations, park operations, or in an organized recreation program.

Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

• This position is expected to be funded from June 2026 through March 2030.

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:

• Previous experience with NYS grant contracts, the Statewide Financial System (SFS) and providing technical assistance to grantees.

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 Kathy Howe

Telephone

Fax

Email Address kathy.howe@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Peebles Island State Park - Division for Historic Preservation

1 Delaware Avenue North

City Cohoes

State NY

Zip Code 12047

Notes on ApplyingIf 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 historic site 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 at:

https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1.pdf

Please forward your application, resume and cover letter to Kathy Howe at kathy.howe@parks.ny.gov with the subject line "PRS 1- Contracts" or mail your application to:

Kathy Howe

Community Preservation Bureau Chief

New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation

Division for Historic Preservation (DHP)

Peebles Island State Park

1 Delaware Avenue North

Cohoes, NY 12047

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.

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