Park Manager 1 (NY HELPS)

Description

Duties Description

Under the supervision of a higher-level manager, Park Manager 1 supervises programs and operations within Gantry Plaza State Park. The incumbent performs the following duties: Identifies community recreational needs and works with the community, school groups and local government officials or Friends group to develop and implement programs, schedules, and special events; assigns, schedules, supervises and evaluates the effectiveness of contractors and staff; inspects, evaluates and assures the readiness and availability of equipment and facilities to meet requirements for scheduled activities; supervises recreation and administrative staff and participates in recruitment and training programs; inspects cleaning and maintenance of the parks grounds; develops and implements cleaning and routine maintenance schedules; in conjunction with other maintenance staff and the Park Director, plans major repairs and preventative projects; assists higher level managers to plan and budget for equipment, repairs and supplies needed to support existing and planned programming & events; orders needed supplies and materials; requests needed repairs and ongoing maintenance and coordinates them to minimize adverse impact on customer services; makes recommendations to higher level management for policies, procedures, training and facility improvements to enhance the customer experience and promote customer satisfaction; assures that all Agency, Regional and Park standards for service delivery, customer service and employee conduct and performance are consistently met; carries out other related duties and responsibilities as assigned; may also serve as shift supervisor for all programs and operations. The following as duties also assigned to the potential candidate.

• Prepares, updates, and executes a comprehensive plan of preventative maintenance, maintenance and repair for systems, structures, fixed equipment, and grounds at Gantry Plaza State Park.
• Coordinates with higher level management staff and regional capital facilities staff, as directed by the Regional Admin, to assure that priority needs for maintenance and repair are promptly identified and addressed in a manner which avoids disruption of park operations to the greatest extent feasible
• Determines needs for 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
• Evaluates park facilities for energy conservation and sustainable operations
• 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
• Carries out other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Permanent Competitive Appointment: To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment, reinstatement, or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Permanent Non-Competitive NY HELPS Appointment

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*

Open Competitive Qualifications

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Either 1. six years of experience working in a park, recreational facility, or campus* in any two of these functional areas: administration (business, personnel, finance); capital or operational planning; recreational programming; public relations/visitor services; maintenance; or environmental education/interpretation. This experience must have included two years of supervisory experience;

Or 2. a bachelor's or higher level degree in environmental education, environmental management, environmental policy, environmental sustainability, forestry, golf course management, historic preservation, horticulture, natural resources management, park administration, park management or recreation management AND two years of supervisory experience working in a park, recreational facility, or campus* as described in any of the functional areas listed in option 1 above.

• For the purposes of this examination, a park, recreational facility, or campus is defined as a location that offers at least three of the following elements: athletic fields, skating rink, campgrounds, golf courses, hiking trails, historic structures, marinas, picnic areas, playgrounds, recreation programs, swimming facilities or education, environmental or interpretive programming. You must clearly list this information on your application.
  
  

Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not limited to: working at a gym, ski area/resort, and sport stadiums.

Examples of non-qualifying degrees for the purposes of these examinations include but are not limited to: accounting, anthropology, archaeology, biology (all majors), business, history, hospitality, physical education, recreation therapy and sports management.

• If verifyable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
• For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
  
  

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Operating Needs

Additional Comments

• 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. If not licensed at the time of appointment, the appointee must obtain a driver’s license without restrictions or conditions within the term of probation
• This position is 40 hours per week. Weekend, holiday, and evening work is required as operational needs.
• Candidates should be well organized and possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• May be required 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.
  
  

DOWNSTATE ADJUSTMENT: $4,000

Benefits

Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

• Paid Time Off:
• PEF: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• PEF: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
• 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 / Family Leave
  
  

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx