Park & Recreation Specialist 2

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Date Posted 09/14/26

Applications Due09/21/26

Vacancy ID223953

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark & Recreation Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeHourly

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

Salary RangeFrom $30.05 to $30.05 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 50%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 20

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12238

Duties Description Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Performs a variety of tasks including carrying out small projects.

• Serves as a member of a project team to complete segments of larger more complex projects.
• Serve as assistants to higher level professional staff for projects by providing determinations or recommendations based on research and analysis.
• Provides technical assistance and information to consultants, public officials, and facility managers concerning the development and implementation of recreation programs or projects.

Develops and conducts workshops and seminars to coordinate and disseminate information to industry, public officials, and the public regarding recreation programs.

• Conducts field inspections to assist in the gathering and analysis of data and/or to ensure proper implementation of programs and projects.

Reviews and analyzes reports and statistical summaries and provides recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Additional Comments 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 OPRHP Human Resources

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested in the position, please forward a resume and cover letter to Employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line "PARK & REC SPEC 2 - VAC ID #223953". If you have any questions concerning the position, please email the above address.

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience demonstrate that they meet the agencys operating needs.

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