What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Manager 3 - Pools and Spray Grounds position at New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation?
Description
Duties Description
Under the direction of higher-level Park Operations staff, the Park Manager 3, SG-23 will be based in Bear Mountain and will oversee the maintenance and operations of the Agency’s 33 pools and spray grounds, provide technical assistance related to pool operations and maintenance, deliver training for mandatory certified pool operators licensing, oversee auditing of pool/spray pad operations to ensure aquatic facilities are operating efficiently and in compliance with state sanitary and health codes, and provide expert advice on pool and spray pad construction and rehabilitation projects. During summer months, travel will be near 85 to 90% of the time. The remainder of the year will be 50 to 60% travel. Travel will be throughout the state.
The positions job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Operational Management
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Promotion Qualifications
Must be a qualified employee of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and have one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/55-c service as a Park Manager 2, Historic Site Manager B, Recreation Complex Manager 2, Golf Course Superintendent 2, or Maintenance Supervisor 4
OR
Two years of permanent competitive or 55b/55c service as a Park Manager 1, Historic Site Manager C, Recreation Complex Manager 1, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Golf Course Superintendent 1, Golf Course Manager 2, Maintenance Supervisor 3, Building Restoration Specialist, or Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor
Note: Consecutive transfers resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades are not permitted under Civil Service Law.
Non-competitive Promotion (NCP)
It is the intention of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) to fill a permanent competitive position of Park Manager 3 located in Bear Mountain State Park located at 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY 10911 reporting to OPRHP’s main office in Albany.
The promotion minimum qualification for appointment are: One year of permanent competitive, non-competitive NY HELPS*, or 55b/c service as a Park Manager 2, SG-21. The established promotion field is limited to those serving in the direct line title only.
As required by the New York State Department of Civil Service, we are posting for this position to determine if there are any qualified OPRHP employees interested in a permanent appointment to the position. If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in the position who meet the promotion minimum qualifications, a permanent appointment can be made via non-competitive promotion (NCP), pursuant to Section 52.7 of New York State Civil Service Law.
Please Note: In order to be considered for appointment via non-competitive promotion, candidates serving in the established promotion field must not have failed or failed to take the last holding of the Park Manager 3 promotion exam, if said exam was held within the last four years.
Permanent Non-Competitive Appointment Via NY HELPS
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
Open Competitive Or HELPS 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:
Eight years of experience working in a park, recreational facility, or campus* including three years of managerial experience;**
Or B. 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 four years of experience* working within a park, recreational facility, or campus* including three years of managerial experience.****
A park, recreational facility, or campus is defined as a location that offers at least three of the following elements: athletic facilities, 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 and/or resume.
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.
Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has recently covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024, and June 11, 2025. Notification to employees regarding a change in their status is forthcoming. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective 6/12/25 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.
Operating Needs
Additional Comments
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for M/C Grade 23 ($86,773) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($108,413) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).
Duties Description
Under the direction of higher-level Park Operations staff, the Park Manager 3, SG-23 will be based in Bear Mountain and will oversee the maintenance and operations of the Agency’s 33 pools and spray grounds, provide technical assistance related to pool operations and maintenance, deliver training for mandatory certified pool operators licensing, oversee auditing of pool/spray pad operations to ensure aquatic facilities are operating efficiently and in compliance with state sanitary and health codes, and provide expert advice on pool and spray pad construction and rehabilitation projects. During summer months, travel will be near 85 to 90% of the time. The remainder of the year will be 50 to 60% travel. Travel will be throughout the state.
The positions job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Operational Management
- Ensure that all agency pools/spray pads are maintained and operating efficiently and in compliance with sanitary and health codes.
- Perform pool and filter room inspections, develop plans for preventative maintenance, highlight the need for future capital investment.
- Assist facilities with needed repairs or replacement of pool equipment. Provide technical specifications when needed and coordinate with the Department of Health for required approvals when necessary.
- Ensure a stocked supply of replacement parts for items prone to wear or failure are readily available to minimize downtime or risks of health impacts to visitors.
- Ensure regularly scheduled maintenance to pool systems is completed in a timely manner and is compliant with various codes, rules and specifications necessary to maintain optimum performance and minimize downtime.
- Ensure opening and closing protocols for pools and spry pads are followed.
- Assist with trouble shooting mechanical issues with pool systems (e.g. pumps, filtration, chlorination, acid/base or Co2 systems).
- Maintain an emergency supply of basic equipment for routine replacement to minimize downtime.
- Assist with developing and updating the pool operations manuals on an annual basis including emergency action and spill response plans for filtration systems.
- Perform on -site water quality tests and coordinate lab testing of samples consistent with Department of Health regulations to ensure pool systems are functioning appropriately to minimize risk of exposure to visitors.
- Perform follow up and corrective action on post inspection recommendations.
- Work with regions and the capital program to develop replacement schedules for water filtration systems and other critical pool/spray pad components.
- Coordinate with regions and the capital program to advise on new pool and spray pad components, infrastructure and rehabilitation capital projects.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Promotion Qualifications
Must be a qualified employee of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and have one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/55-c service as a Park Manager 2, Historic Site Manager B, Recreation Complex Manager 2, Golf Course Superintendent 2, or Maintenance Supervisor 4
OR
Two years of permanent competitive or 55b/55c service as a Park Manager 1, Historic Site Manager C, Recreation Complex Manager 1, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Golf Course Superintendent 1, Golf Course Manager 2, Maintenance Supervisor 3, Building Restoration Specialist, or Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor
Note: Consecutive transfers resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades are not permitted under Civil Service Law.
Non-competitive Promotion (NCP)
It is the intention of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) to fill a permanent competitive position of Park Manager 3 located in Bear Mountain State Park located at 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY 10911 reporting to OPRHP’s main office in Albany.
The promotion minimum qualification for appointment are: One year of permanent competitive, non-competitive NY HELPS*, or 55b/c service as a Park Manager 2, SG-21. The established promotion field is limited to those serving in the direct line title only.
As required by the New York State Department of Civil Service, we are posting for this position to determine if there are any qualified OPRHP employees interested in a permanent appointment to the position. If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in the position who meet the promotion minimum qualifications, a permanent appointment can be made via non-competitive promotion (NCP), pursuant to Section 52.7 of New York State Civil Service Law.
Please Note: In order to be considered for appointment via non-competitive promotion, candidates serving in the established promotion field must not have failed or failed to take the last holding of the Park Manager 3 promotion exam, if said exam was held within the last four years.
Permanent Non-Competitive Appointment Via NY HELPS
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
Open Competitive Or HELPS 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:
Eight years of experience working in a park, recreational facility, or campus* including three years of managerial experience;**
Or B. 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 four years of experience* working within a park, recreational facility, or campus* including three years of managerial experience.****
A park, recreational facility, or campus is defined as a location that offers at least three of the following elements: athletic facilities, 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 and/or resume.
- Managerial experience is defined as directing or administering at least three of the following functional areas within a park, recreational facility, or campus: administration (business, personnel, finance); environmental education/interpretation; maintenance; planning; programming; or public relations/visitor services. Your application must clearly describe your managerial experience in three functional areas.
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 verifiable, 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.
Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has recently covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024, and June 11, 2025. Notification to employees regarding a change in their status is forthcoming. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective 6/12/25 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.
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. Travel is required 85-90% of the time during the summer (May-September), and 50-60% of the time in the remainder of the year.
- This position is 37.5 hours per week. Daytime, weekend, holiday, and evening work is required.
- This position is located in Bear Mountain State Park at the Palisades regional business office.
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
- Paid Time Off:
- M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 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 / Family Leave
The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for M/C Grade 23 ($86,773) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($108,413) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).
Salary : $90,773 - $109,255
