What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Commissioner for Operations position at State of New York - Parks, Recreation & Historic...?
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the direction of the Executive Deputy Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner for Operations serves as the senior executive responsible for the strategic leadership, coordination and operational performance of the NYS state-wide system of parks, recreation facilities and supporting infrastructure. The Deputy Commissioner for Operations oversees day-to-day operational management of regional park systems and Statewide operational programs to ensure a safe, accessible, high-quality experience for nearly 90 million visitors annually.The role requires a dynamic leader capable of managing complex public assets, large multidisciplinary workforces and significant public engagement while advancing the agency’s mission of stewardship, recreation, education and historic preservation.The Deputy Commissioner for Operations ensures that agency operations align with statewide policy and organizational priorities, public safety standards, environmental stewardship goals, and fiscal accountability requirements while fostering a culture of excellent service and operational ingenuity.The duties of the Deputy Commissioner for Operations include but are not limited to: Provide leadership and oversight for regional operations which include Regional Directors, Park Managers, facilities supervisors, maintenance teams and visitor staffs and the Operations Division, which includes the Reservations and Passes Bureau, Sustainable Operations, Public Partnerships, Pools and Spray Pads, and Agency Housing.Ensures consistent operational standards across regions while allowing flexibility to address regional needs, visitor patterns and environmental conditions.Confer with executive-level managers to define operations projects, initiatives, and long-term goals and objectives. Provide guidance to agency executive leadership team regarding functions and processes.Provide direct supervision and mentoring to Regional Directors and bureau and program managers within the Operations Division, ensuring consistency and coordination between park regions, divisions, and bureaus, and communicating executive directives, priorities, preferences, and approach. Promote an atmosphere of inclusiveness and respect, professional motivation and continuous learning.Conducts regular operational reviews of regional performance, identifying areas for improvement, efficiency gains and service enhancements.Support regions in addressing complex operational challenges, in collaboration with appropriate Bureaus or Divisions, including: o Staffing shortageso Emergency responseo Infrastructure failureso Visitor safety incidentso Environmental or weather-related impactApply high level programmatic knowledge in addressing novel, sensitive, and high-profile or critical issues.Set policies, standards, and procedures for agency operations; provide input on overall agency policies and procedures, as needed.Evaluate operations activities and functions for effectiveness and efficiency; realign or redeploy resources as appropriate; recommend and/or implement procedural or process improvements, as necessary.Oversee the preparation of periodic progress reports, metrics, and status of ongoing projects for Executive staff. Participate in regular meetings with other Deputies and/or executive-level staff.Represent OPRHP with internal and external stakeholders.Form and maintain collaborative relationships with other governmental and non-governmental entities or stakeholders, such as Executive Chamber staff, Division of the Budget, the National Association of State Park Directors, etc.Work with executive leadership team and other agency staff to assist in developing the agency’s Annual Budget Request.Assist the Commissioner, Executive Deputy Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners, and other staff in developing, preparing, and coordinating internal and external communications, metrics, reports, or other projects, as directed.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Thirteen years of relevant experience. At least four years of this experience must have included the management and supervision of subordinate staff*.Education may be substituted for experience: - Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience;- Bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience;- Master’s degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience;- J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience;- Ph.D. may substitute for seven years of specialized experience*The four years of experience must have been at the managerial level and cannot be substituted.Preferred Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in one or more of the following areas: • Parks and recreation administration• Natural resource management• Historic site operations• Large-scale public facility operations• State or municipal government operations• Environmental or conversation program managementExperience managing complex public service operations across multiple geographic regions is strongly preferred.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Salary within the posted range will be commensurate with experience. This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. All exempt appointments require completion of a background check prior to appointment, and completion of an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Incumbents serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority, and the employment relationship can be altered at any time by either party.The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to: Paid Time Off: • M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.• M/C: Eligible for professional leave to participate in professional development, but at the supervisor’s discretion.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 LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.
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The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Thirteen years of relevant experience. At least four years of this experience must have included the management and supervision of subordinate staff*.Education may be substituted for experience: - Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience;- Bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience;- Master’s degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience;- J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience;- Ph.D. may substitute for seven years of specialized experience*The four years of experience must have been at the managerial level and cannot be substituted.Preferred Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in one or more of the following areas: • Parks and recreation administration• Natural resource management• Historic site operations• Large-scale public facility operations• State or municipal government operations• Environmental or conversation program managementExperience managing complex public service operations across multiple geographic regions is strongly preferred.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Salary within the posted range will be commensurate with experience. This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. All exempt appointments require completion of a background check prior to appointment, and completion of an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Incumbents serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority, and the employment relationship can be altered at any time by either party.The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to: Paid Time Off: • M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.• M/C: Eligible for professional leave to participate in professional development, but at the supervisor’s discretion.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 LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.