Under the supervision of a higher-level manager or the Deputy Park Director, the Assistant Park Recreation Supervisor works in the purchasing department at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park. The incumbent performs the following duties:

• Maintains responsibility for obtaining and contacting various vendors to obtain quotes as needed and as defined by the agency’s purchasing guidelines.
• Enters Purchase Reqs and fills out the MWBE assessment form as needed for review by the Deputy Park Director to complete purchase requests from beginning to acknowledgment of item receipt at the park.
• Processes & reconciles charges on BETS, SFS and all other agency programs as required for purchases.
• Creates an excel tracking database of all orders placed within each fiscal year for review and procurement control.
• Reviews, prepares, and logs all complex and instructor contracts to insure timely payment and submission to the Regional Office for approval.
• Assists with determining the needs of the various complex: purchasing materials, equipment, and supplementary contractor services for required maintenance and repair of buildings, mechanical systems, fixed equipment, and grounds.
• Completes necessary purchasing requests and prepares and/or compiles any required supporting documentation.
• Makes recommendations to higher level management for policies, procedures, training, and facility improvements to enhance the customer experience and promote customer satisfaction.
• Ensures that all Agency, Regional and Park standards for service delivery, customer service and employee conduct and performance are consistently met. Sets standards and assigns tasks based on the daily operational needs of the park. Works closely with volunteers, the community, and vendors to assure NYS Parks’ mission is always met.
• Participates in recruitment, training programs and the setup and breakdown of classes and programs as needed.
• Participates in various volunteer & committees’ activities within the NYC region: Seasonal Training, EAP, Health & Safety Initiatives.
• Covers scheduled Officer of the Day shifts as needed and inspects cleaning and maintenance tasks performed by staff.
• May also serve as shift supervisor in another complex and/or for all programs and operations.
• Carries out other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

OPERATING NEEDS:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
• This position is 40 hours per week; weekend, holiday, and evening work are required as operational needs arise.
• Must be well organized and creative.
• Must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Candidate is expected to periodically support the New York City Region’s park and operational needs, including special assignments at other parks and emergency management tasks as needed.