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By Tom Ossa, Correspondent
New City, NY – Rockland County has released the draft of its new Envision Rockland Comprehensive Plan, opening a public review process for a document that could help shape county policy and planning decisions for years to come. The public comment period runs through April 22, and county officials are urging residents to review the draft and weigh in before the plan is finalized.
The draft plan is the product of an 18-month planning process led by the Rockland County Department of Planning, with support from a Technical Advisory Committee, a Community Advisory Working Group, county departments, municipal officials and outside planning consultants. The plan itself says it is meant to serve as a long-term blueprint for growth, development, conservation and public investment across Rockland County.
County officials will formally present the draft at a public meeting on Tuesday, March 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Rockland County Fire Training Center in Pomona. According to Rockland County, the evening will include an open house, a presentation on the draft plan’s main findings and recommendations, and a public comment session, followed by a discussion with the Community Advisory Working Group.
Residents can submit comments through the project website or by email to RCPlan@co.rockland.ny.us. Hard copies of the draft are also being made available through the County Clerk’s Office and several libraries, including Finkelstein Memorial Library, Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, New City Library, Orangeburg Library and Tomkins Cove Public Library.
While the document is long and highly detailed, its basic purpose is simple: it gives Rockland County a countywide vision for how to respond to major issues such as housing, transportation, economic development, infrastructure, open space, natural resources, sustainability, community services and historic preservation. The plan does not directly control local zoning. Instead, it serves as a policy guide for county leaders and a framework for cooperation with towns and villages, which still control most local land-use decisions.
That distinction matters. The draft says a county comprehensive plan is designed to guide decision-making, not dictate exactly where development must happen. In Rockland, that means the document is less about one project or one neighborhood and more about the county’s long-term direction.
The plan’s stated vision is that Rockland County should “serve all its people and places,” support vibrant town and village centers, protect natural resources, and invest in affordability and quality of life. Its guiding principles focus on county leadership, sustainability, essential needs and quality of life. In plain terms, the draft argues that Rockland’s future depends on balancing growth with environmental protection, strengthening infrastructure, and making sure residents can still afford to live and move around the county.
Public input played a major role in shaping that vision. The draft says the county held two rounds of public workshops, 10 in total, along with countywide pop-up events, online visioning tools, a community survey and advisory group meetings. About 120 people attended each round of workshops, and the online community priorities survey drew 1,155 responses.
According to the draft, several concerns came up again and again during that outreach. Residents frequently pointed to traffic congestion, road conditions and safety as top concerns. They also stressed the need to protect open space and natural resources, deal with housing affordability, improve public transit, protect drinking water and make sure water, sewer and energy systems can handle current and future demand. Open-ended comments also raised concerns about overdevelopment, taxes, community character and the condition of roads and public facilities.
Those themes carry through the full draft. Broadly, the plan calls for Rockland to focus growth more carefully, strengthen town and village centers, improve mobility, support small businesses and jobs, preserve natural resources, modernize infrastructure and keep quality-of-life issues at the center of future planning. It also emphasizes the importance of regional coordination, since many of Rockland’s biggest issues — including commuting, housing costs, water protection and economic competition — cross town and village boundaries.
The draft is also notable because it updates Rockland’s last county comprehensive plan, which was adopted in 2011. The new document says much has changed since then, including demographic trends, development pressures, infrastructure needs and the broader effects of the pandemic, online commerce and emerging technology. In that sense, Envision Rockland is an attempt to give the county a more current roadmap for the next decade and beyond.
For residents, the main takeaway is that this is one of those public documents that may seem technical, but will likely influence many of the issues people talk about most: traffic, housing, downtowns, parks, water, development and how Rockland grows without losing what makes it Rockland.
The full draft plan is available through the Envision Rockland project website. Rockland County has said public feedback submitted during this review period will help refine the final version before it moves ahead in the adoption process.
Notes on Applying: If 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 at https://parks.ny.gov/regions/palisades/default.aspx
Please forward your application and resume Sheila McCaffrey at employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Park Worker 3 – Trailside Museums and Zoo #6480”. If you have any questions concerning the position, please email us.
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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 03/04/26
Applications Due03/18/26
Vacancy ID210844
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NY HELPNo
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark Worker 3 – Trailside Museums & Zoo – Bear Mountain State Park
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade09
Bargaining UnitOSU – Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $46641 to $56413 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Other (see below)
“Other” Explanation Tuesday – Saturday; 8:30am – 5:00pm
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Rockland
Street Address Bear Mountain State Park – Trailside Museums & Zoo
4 Fort Clinton Way
City Bear Mountain
StateNY
Zip Code10911
Duties Description Under the direction of Trades Generalist, SG-12 at Trailside Museums and Zoo, the selected candidate’s duties will include, but not be limited to:
• Assist in carrying out maintenance schedules and operations at Trailside Museums and Zoo in Bear Mountain and at the Trailside facilities in Harriman State Park.
• Perform routine maintenance using a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including mowers, chainsaws, snow blowers, tractors, power saws, backpack blowers, and line trimmers.
• Perform building and grounds maintenance including trash and recycling collection, daily cleaning of restrooms and museum buildings.
• Assist skilled tradespersons in performing maintenance activities including painting, trail repairs, basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other repairs.
• Assign, supervise, train, and report on the work of lower-level maintenance employees.
• Assist with daily facility operations, including the opening and closing of sites and museums, performing crowd management, interacting with the visiting public, anticipating and remedying safety concerns, and setting up and breaking down during special events.
• Follow a preventative maintenance plan and perform seasonal duties such as snow shoveling, operating snowblower/salt spreader, maintaining the sprinkler system, and performing poison ivy control measures.
• Adhere to all applicable safety regulations and use proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
• This position involves communicating in writing, as well as reading and comprehending written material.
• Adhere to the agency’s Code of Conduct policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in daily tasks.
Minimum Qualifications One year of experience* in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility;
OR – One year of experience* in any of the following fields:
• Law enforcement or security
• Firefighting
• Emergency Medical Services
• Environmental education or stewardship
• Natural resources management (e.g., forest management, wildlife management/preservation)
• Historic preservation or interpretation
• Landscaping or grounds maintenance
OR – One year of military service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;
OR – Thirty (30) semester credit hours of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university;
OR – Completion of a two-year technical/trades school program;
OR – Two years of experience as a trade assistant working under the direct supervision of a skilled tradesperson.
• If verifiable, we will accept and pro-rate part-time and volunteer experience.
Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.
Reassignment Qualifications:
Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Park Worker 3.
Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor, including ability to lift and move 80 pounds.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including winter conditions and extreme heat.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time and navigate difficult terrain.
• Must be qualified and medically cleared to wear a respirator and adhere to safe working practices.
• Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must complete OPRHP sawyer training or equivalent within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment. This training will be provided by OPRHP.
Location Pay:
The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 9 ($42,641) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($52,413) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The CSEA contracts allow for salary protection for seasonal / hourly employees who are appointed to permanent graded positions with lower hiring rates under certain circumstances. We encourage OPRHP seasonal / hourly applicants to check in with your Regional Business Office Administrator to inquire about the potential impact on your salary. As a permanent graded employee, you will be eligible for regular salary / performance advances (i.e. salary increases).
BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
BENEFITS
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:
• PEF and CSEA: 44 days – 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave
Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Sheila McCaffrey
Telephone
Fax
Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street 625 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12238
Title Examiner (Department of Finance)
The Rockland County Department of Finance is seeking a candidate to work in their fast-paced Real Property Tax Division. The work is specialized, diverse and can be complex in nature.
This position involves specialized technical and research work involving the examination and verification of public records to determine the legal status and condition of real property titles in Rockland County. The work is performed under the direction of the Real Property Tax Services Officer and work guidance (e.g., lead work) may be provided to others. Does related work as required.
The work is performed under the general supervision of the Real Property Tax Services Officer.
Minimum Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher and two (2) years of paid work experience researching property title searches and/or title abstractions.
• or an Associate’s degree or higher and four (4) years of paid work experience researching property title searches and/or title abstractions.
Other Requirements and Information:
• Residency in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut is a requirement for this position.
• This is a competitive position in Civil Service and reachability on an eligible list following a civil service examination would be a requirement for permanent appointment.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following:
• $50.37/hour
• 35 Hour work week
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Time off including vacation, personal and holiday time
• New York State Pension eligibility
• Other benefits, including, but not limited to deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, leadership and other professional development training
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email a completed Rockland County employment application, resume, cover letter to Thomas Dillon at: DillonT@co.rockland.ny.us
Click here to access the online application.
Position open until filled.
Sunshine Homecare Services Corp • New City, NY
IN HOUSE CAREER FAIR ON MARCH 27TH, 2026
• 10 Schriever Lane, New City, NY 10956
• 10:00AM-3:30PM
• Valid HHA Certification
• Contact: Craig Adler- Talent Acquisition Manager
• Office Line: 845-613-7838 Ext: 1128
• Mobile: 845-422-5588
• Email: Cadler@sunshinecares.com