Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleRegional Recreation Department Coordinator
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $44281 to $53654 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience in an organized recreation program, six months of which must have been supervisory.
*NOTE: Individuals appointed provisionally must take and pass a Civil Service examination for this position and be reachable, i.e., be one of the top three (3) candidates on the resulting eligible list willing to accept the position.
Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level personnel, the Regional Recreation Department Coordinator will perform tasks related to the administration and operation of regional and facility recreation programs and services.
1. Assist in the development, coordination, and direct implementation of
regional recreation programs and special events.
2. Daily interaction with upper-level management, facility managers,
sponsors and program participants to ensure the quality of programs
3. Schedules and conducts facility activities and programs
4. Development and update of printed and digital public information materials (included but not limited to park brochures, calendar of events, posters, applications, LI State Park Recreation Facebook page, website publications, etc.)
5. Assist in the solicitation of corporate sponsorships. Develop various sponsorship packages to supplement existing regional operating budget allocation.
Present proposals during corporate sponsorship meetings. Work directly with corporate sponsor to ensure contractual obligations are met
6. Trains subordinate staff assigned on how to deal with inquiries concerning
park information and how to handle patron complaints; when necessary, bring to supervisor’s attention those patron complaints which cannot be resolved at this level.
7. Place and follow up orders for all program supplies, prizes, awards, giveaways, etc. Arrange for timely delivery of same to appropriate location
8. Operates light trucks, passenger vehicles and other small equipment as required
9. Represent Parks at meetings, conferences, and on committees of various professional recreation and public relation organizations
10. Loads, moves, or unloads materials of varying weights and sizes as required in the performance of duties described
11. Collects and accounts for event revenue in assigned area; prepares reports as required
12. Keeps inventory of recreational equipment and supplies
13. May be required to perform public speaking engagements at various community civic organizations, special events, conferences, sponsorship and event planning meetings, etc.
14. Assigns, reviews, trains, and evaluates work of lower-level employees
15. Occasionally prepares seasonal payrolls, timesheets, etc. and/or performs various clerical activities
16. Generate, type, and proofread various correspondence, documents, forms, and other written material for recreation programs and special assignments using Office Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, etc.
17. Perform other related duties as required
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS
Selected candidate must possess a New York State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License by date of appointment and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
Ability to read and understand both written and/or verbal instructions.
Ability to effectively communicate and conduct state business.
Ability to do simple math such as add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Must be available to work weekends, holidays, a variable schedule and overtime as needed.
Preference may be given to individuals with experience in recreation and special event programming.
The posted hiring rate is the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA SG-10 ($41,255) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,026) The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($50,628) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,026)
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingIt is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications, the Agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local office, your region’s administrative headquarters or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at Long Island Region (ny.gov) Please forward your application and resume, if available, to: Janet Grant, Personnel Office, 625 Belmont Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704 or to LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov Include “PRAS Recreation” in subject line.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.