Park Supervisor 1 (NY HELPS)

Duties Description

Under the supervision of higher-level staff, Park Supervisor 1 is a working supervisor responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the administration, maintenance, and operations at Roberto Clemente State Park. The Park Supervisor 1 performs a variety of administrative and maintenance duties including, but not limited to:

• Assists park administrative staff in purchasing by obtaining quotes, budget forecasting, preparing purchase requisition, overseeing and working with Filter Plant Operations. (Pool Operations)
• Prepares Sign-in sheets & Payroll FIN’s and other administrative functions as assigned.
• Plans, assigns, and assist with the completion of work projects.
• Occasionally functions as the first or second in command of the park if management is not onsite.
• Supervises permanent, temporary, and seasonal personnel.
• Recruits, onboards, orients and trains new and subordinate staff as needed.
• Schedules and assigns work, providing clear directions and guidelines.
• Inspects work to ensure it is completed within allotted time frames and in accordance with codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Assists staff in performing tasks and resolves conflict or performance related issues.
• Completes performance evaluations and discusses performance expectations with employees in a timely
• manner.
• Provides technical direction to staff under the direction of higher-level managers.
• Assists with development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs.
• Reviews maintenance requests and assesses materials, equipment, and labor requirements.
• Develops weekly, monthly, and yearly work schedules and updates schedules as needed.
• Responds to and works with community groups and organizations regarding facility use requests.
• Plans and schedules recreation activities and special events.
• Coordinates logistics for routine programs and special events, including security, admissions, transportation, traffic
  
  

flow, and cleanup.

• Maybe be assigned other tasks as needed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

For Permanent Competitive Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on an appropriate active Civil Service eligible list or eligible for transfer 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

• The selected candidate must be willing and able to work nights, holidays and/or weekend shifts as required.
• Candidate may be asked to supervise seasonal staff, create work lists, and staff schedules, order supplies and
  
  

schedule and conduct site visits with prospective permit groups and report results.

• Position may require working in inclement weather.
• Must have the ability to read and understand material and instructions including in writing, and have effective
  
  

communication skills.

• Must have the ability to lift, carry and /or move equipment or materials of different weights and sizes and the ability
  
  

to stand for long hours.

• 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
• Candidate is expected to periodically support 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:

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.