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Parks Supervisor
The Village of Cooperstown has an opening in the position of Parks Supervisor. Requirements include good knowledge of park construction and maintenance activities; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and make reports; reliability; physical strength and endurance; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two years full time paid experience in parks and/or recreation¬al facility and building maintenance. Possession of a valid Class D or greater NYS Driver’s license is required for employment. This position also requires plowing snow and sanding in a non-CDL required vehicle.
This is a full-time position with competitive wage and attractive benefits. Applicants must be a resident of Otsego County. For further information regarding the position and to obtain an application please contact the Village Clerk’s Office at 607-547-2411 or send your resume and cover letter to:
Village Clerk
Village of Cooperstown
PO Box 346
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Village of Cooperstown Employment Application for Download:
Employment Application Village of Cooperstown
Village of Cooperstown Board of Trustees
Adopts Background Check Policy for Prospective Employees
On November 23, 2015, the Board of Trustees adopted a background check policy for prospective employees of the Village of Cooperstown over the age of 18 years old. The policy was adopted for the safety and well-being of residents, business owners and staff members of the Village of Cooperstown. A copy of the policy, permission form and evaluation criteria can be found on this website by clicking on “work” link above to the employment page.
Prospective employees may only be asked if they have criminal convictions. Under New York State Law, it is illegal to ask for information from applicants regarding arrests or criminal charges. It is important for the public to be aware of these distinctions as often google searches by private individuals will pull up information that cannot be considered when deciding on making an offer of employment.
Pursuant to Article 23-A of the New York State Correction Law there are only two exceptions which may constitute a denial of employment with a listing of criteria that must be followed if denial of employment is to be considered based on those exceptions. The Evaluation Criteria is attached to the background check policy and clearly outlines all the elements that must be considered by the employer under law. This policy will pertain to all full and part-time prospective employees other than full and part-time police officers as a policy is already in place for those positions which are not subject to Article 23-A of New York Correction Law.
As noted in the policy, background check information will only be released to the Village of Cooperstown Board of Trustees and it is considered confidential. At the November 23 meeting, The Village Trustees also approved obtaining background checks on prospective employees through New York State Office of Court Administration.
Jenna L. Utter
Village Clerk
Village of Cooperstown
22 Main Street, PO Box 346
Cooperstown, NY 13326
607-547-2411
