Review Vacancy
The date on which the vacancy post was submitted.Date Posted 03/14/25
The last date that applications will be accepted.Applications Due03/28/25
This is the unique identifier for this vacancy.Vacancy ID182820
Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo
The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
The job title for the vacancy.TitleParks and Recreation Aide 7 – Public Affairs (Saratoga Regional Office)
The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary GradeNS
The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $23.43 to $23.43 Hourly
Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time
This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary
Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%
This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Other (see below)
If 'other' is selected as the workweek type, this field explains what that schedule is. "Other" Explanation 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm Temporary/Seasonal – 1-year position only
The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 40
Workday
If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No
If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No
If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No
If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No
The county in which the vacancy is located. County Saratoga
The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Regional Administration Office (Saratoga Spa State Park)
19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
The city where the vacancy is located. City Saratoga Springs
The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY
The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12866
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the direction of the Regional Director Parks & Recreation 1, the selected candidate will perform a range of tasks associated with the Agency Public Affairs Office and the Regional Director. Duties include, but are not limited to:
A. Coordinate Agency Communications Programs in the Region:
* Assisting the Agency Public Affairs Office and the Regional Director in responding to telephone, email, and written inquiries from media outlets, constituent groups, and the public. Inquiries may include routine requests for information, complaints, and topics related to complex or controversial matters.
* Coordinate regional roll-out of agency branding and communications programs (ex. State Parks Centennial, Commissioner’s weekly newsletter content, Region’s Access for All campaign)
* Coordinate production, supplies, and distribution of print publications. Ex. Rack Cards, Regional Annual Report
B. Coordinate press, social media, and presentations. Produced outreach materials and events:
* Schedule, plan, and produce press releases and regional media events in close collaboration with the Agency Public Affairs Office.
* Support the marketing and messaging for park/site programming and events
* Assist with regional coordination and promotion of State-wide events (First Day Hikes, I Love My Park Day, Juneteenth, etc., as necessary)
* Coordinate public messaging and outreach of Friends projects, especially those funded by the PTNY partnership or other state funding sources.
* Monitor and manage the Region’s digital content: www.parks.ny.gov:
-NYS Parks Explorer app content and notifications
-Social media accounts and park/site support
-Support the development of a new agency website
* Produces presentations on special projects, including video clips, meeting presentations, and promotional materials for agency and region, including the Spa Park Partners Forum, quarterly Regional Commission meetings, SCOP and executive staff events in the region, and associated initiatives
C. Foster Community Connections and Partnership Development:
* Represents OPRHP at conventions, seminars, exhibits, professional gatherings, and outreach meetings, encouraging increased awareness of OPRHP facilities and programs by a cross-section of constituencies, including minorities and the disabled. Support agency Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives. Review existing publications, in-house and external, for potential modifications designed to reach special populations.
* Reviews statistics and professional research on patron use to determine needs, interests, and barriers to park utilization, particularly with relation to under-represented groups, minorities, and the disabled.
D. Occasional travel to do on-site work for the region’s parks and historic sites.
E. Other related duties as assigned.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.
Preferred Qualification: a bachelor’s degree or soon-to-be graduate in Public Affairs, Marketing, Communications, Languages, or related field.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Alane Ball Chinian
The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-584-2000
The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax
Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address alane.ballchinian@parks.ny.gov
Address
The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 19 Roosevelt Drive
The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Saratoga Springs
The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY
The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12866
Instructions for potential applicants.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 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/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf
Please forward your application and resume, if available, within (10) business days of the posting of this notice to Alane Ball Chinian, Saratoga/Capital District Region, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, or alane.ballchinian@parks.ny.gov. If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact Alane Ball Chinian at (518) 584-2000.
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.
POSTING DATE: March 14, 2025 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: March 28, 2024
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency