Park Supervisor 1 (NY HELPS) Cumberland Bay State Park

Duties Description

Under the direction of a park manager, this position will serve as the on-site supervisor at Cumberland Bay State Park supervising the daily maintenance and operations at this facility. Duties will include but not be limited to the following:

• Conduct site assessments to determine work projects at Cumberland Bay, or other parks within the complex; prioritize and justify need for each project.
• Plan and direct minor rehabilitation and construction projects.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Plan and schedule work projects.
• Review maintenance requests and assess materials, equipment, and labor requirements; make purchases as necessary and in accordance with purchasing guidelines.
• Schedule and assign work, providing clear directions and guidelines.
• Inspect work to ensure it is completed properly.
• Supervise permanent, temporary, and seasonal personnel, including scheduling, orientation, training and evaluation.
• Complete performance evaluations and discuss performance expectations with employees in a timely manner.
• Perform administrative duties in support of the facility.
• Receive, investigate, and reply to patron or employee complaints.
• Monitor inventory and requisitions materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Prepare various reports including attendance, revenue, personnel, hazard tree assessments, equipment and fuel reports, work progress reports, and Department of Health reports.
• Assist with budget preparation and justification.
• Plan and provide programs and services to the public.
• Plan and schedule recreation activities and special events.
• Coordinate logistical aspects of routine programs and special events, including security, admissions, transportation, traffic flow, and cleanup.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

For Permanent Competitive Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on an appropriate active Civil Service eligible list or eligible for transfer, reassignment, or reinstatement in accordance with Civil Service Law.

For Permanent Non-Competitive *NY HELPS Appointment:

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

To Be Considered For Appointment Through NY HELPS, Or 55 B/c, Candidates Must Meet The Minimum Qualifications For This Position. The Qualifications Are:

• three years’ experience in the construction, operation, or maintenance of a park or recreational facility within a park; ** one year of this experience must be at a supervisory level.
  
  

Or 2. an associate's or higher-level degree in construction management, construction technology, environmental education, environmental management, environmental policy, environmental sustainability, forestry, natural resources management, park administration, park management, recreation management or turfgrass management

AND one year of supervisory experience in the construction, operation or maintenance of a park or recreational facility within a park. **

• a park or recreational facility within a park is defined as a location that offers at least three of the following elements: ballfields, 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.
  
  

Note: 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. At a future date, 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.
• Must possess or be able to obtain Sawyer Certification within the probationary period term or at the next available training as a term and condition of employment.
• Work schedule during the operating season to include weekends/holidays.
  
  

Benefits:

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

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave – Leave Benefits Including:

13 days of paid vacation leave in the first year of employment with bonus days for additional years of service; 13 days annual paid holidays; five days annual paid personal leave; and 13 days of annual paid sick leave.

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
  
  

Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.