Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

　　Title Horticultural Technician 2

　　Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

　　Salary Grade 12

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

　　Salary Range From $48376 to $61103 Annually

　　Employment Type Full-Time

　　Appointment Type Provisional

　　Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

　　Travel Percentage 0%

　　Workweek Other (see below)

　　"Other" Explanation Daytime, weekend, holiday, and evening work is required.

　　Hours Per Week 40

　　Workday

　　From 12 AM

　　To 11:30 PM

　　Flextime allowed? No

　　Mandatory overtime? No

　　Compressed workweek allowed? No

　　Telecommuting allowed? No

　　County New York

　　Street Address Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park

　　679 Riverside Dr

　　City New York

　　State NY

　　Zip Code 10031

　　Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:ProvisionalCandidates may be appointed on a provisional* basis by meeting the following open competitive minimum qualifications:Either 1. Four years of technical experience in horticulture, plant propagation, nursery, or greenhouse work, which includes plant pest and disease detection and control. This experience must include one year of supervisory experience;Or 2. An associate's or higher-level degree and two years of technical experience in horticulture, plant propagation, nursery, or greenhouse work, which includes plant pest and disease detection and control;Or 3. A bachelor's or higher-level degree in horticulture, agronomy, forestry, or an agricultural related field;Or 4. A current qualified employee of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation with one year of permanent non-competitive service as a Horticultural Technician 1, SG-8.*NOTE: Individuals appointed provisionally must take and pass a Civil Service examination for this position and be reachable; i.e., be one of the top three (3) candidates on the resulting eligible list willing to accept the position. Candidates who do not pass the examination or who do not achieve a reachable score may not be retained.Permanent via Non-Competitive PromotionIf three or fewer New York State OPRHP promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for a permanent non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.

　　Duties Description Under the supervision of the Physical Plant Manager and/or higher-level personnel, this position is located at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park and also assists other state parks in the New York City Region. The Horticultural Technician 2 will perform the following duties:• Provides general horticultural services to the Park.• Supervises, trains, and schedules skilled and semi-skilled employees and volunteers.• Supervises lower level, seasonal staff and volunteers in the care of plant material.• Assists with training and support of seasonal gardeners and interns.• Prepares sketches and schematics for Horticultural Technicians 1 and grounds staff to plant and construct gardens.• Experiments with a wide variety of plants to determine those most suitable for a site or region.• Determines regional planting needs, develops propagation schedules, orders materials, and supervises propagation of plants, trees, and shrubs for a region or major site. • Develops and implements integrated pest management systems.• Advises maintenance and grounds staff regarding care and maintenance of plants and grounds.• Supervises and maintains greenhouses and related equipment. • Directs the maintenance and care of gardens, programs and/or structures, as needed. • Performs snow and ice control measures. • Operates and maintains hand and portable power tools and motorized equipment such as mowers, tractors, sprayers, saws, tillers, trimmers, etc. • Operates light trucks and other motor vehicles as required in the performance of duties.• May be required to load and unload materials, tools and equipment of varying weights and sizes as needed in the performance of duties assigned.• Performs routine manual maintenance tasks required to develop, maintain and repair associated plantings, buildings, roads and equipment. • Provides for materials and supplies in support of this work.• Maintains equipment and supplies properly and ensures that they are stored safely. • Answers questions for park visitors about horticulture, history, design, and general park information. • Leads horticultural tours and assists with special programs, as needed.• Works closely with volunteers, the community, and vendors to ensure the Agency’s mission is always met.• Performs other related duties as required.

　　Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:• Must possess and maintain a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License as a term and condition of employment.• Selected candidate must obtain a PESTICIDE APPLICATOR'S LICENSE (category 3A) within 6 months of appointment and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.• Employee must be qualified and medically cleared to wear a respirator and have knowledge of good safety practices, which must be utilized.• Selected candidate must be capable and willing to learn to competently operate specialized grounds care equipment assigned to the facility such as aerator, power rake, sod cutter and over-seeder.• Selected candidate must complete CPR/AED training within the probationary period and must maintain the certification as a term and condition of employment.• Incumbent is required to take and pass Chainsaw Certification - levels 1, 2, 3, when training is given, as a term and condition of employment.• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor and to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.• Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and with park patrons. Ability to read, comprehend and prepare written materials.• Must be able to operate and use lawn/garden equipment and small hand tools safely and effectively.• Preference will be given to individuals with progressive experience in the care of trees and shrubs, and to those who are able perform such work with little direct supervision.• Must be willing and able to support projects and operating needs at additional parks throughout the New York City Region. • Daytime, weekend, holiday, and evening work is required.BENEFITS:There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit:• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave• Health Care Coverage• Retirement Plan• Payroll Deduction Savings Plans• Tuition Assistance Programs• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Employee Wellness Program (EWP)To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspxThe posted hiring rate is the sum of the statutory PEF SG-14 ($45,289) and he downstate adjustment ($3,087). The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($58,016) and the downstate adjustment ($3,087).

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　　Name Personnel

　　Telephone

　　Fax

　　Email Address [email protected]

　　Address

　　Street NYS Parks and Recreation - NYC Regional Business Office,163 West 125th Street, 17th Floor

　　Attn: Personnel

　　City New York

　　State NY

　　Zip Code 10027

　　Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the Agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can download an employment application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation website at www.nysparks.com. Please submit your cover letter, application, and resume to [email protected]. Please include in your subject line: “Hort Tech 2 – Riverbank”. Electronic submissions are encouraged. You may also mail your application materials to NYC Regional Business Office, NYS Parks and Recreation - 17th Floor, 163 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027 Attn: Personnel.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].