Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleProject Manager 2 (NY HELPS) - Albany
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually
Duties Description The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which were visited by 88.3 million people in 2024. The mission of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.
The Human Resources Bureau is embarking on an initiative to implement long-term strategic workforce planning at all levels within the agency, as well as reviewing HR systems and processes. The Project Manager 2 will work collaboratively with subject matters experts in Human Resources and other Agency staff at various levels within the organization to ensure that the team’s initiatives are implemented smoothly and meet agency, bureau, regional, park, and program needs.
Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Human Resources 3, the Project Manager 2’s job duties include but are not limited to:
• Directly and independently manage projects from initiation to closure.
• Prepare and manage a Project Management Plan, including but not limited to, scope statement, Work Breakdown Structure, schedule, budget, quality assurance plan, project staffing, procurement, risks and issues, contingencies, communication plan, and other project management tools as appropriate to the project.
• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts, Business Analysts, and ITS staff.
• Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones and required tasks.
• Deliver resources necessary for project completion.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project resources to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level documents including presentations, proposals, and training materials, as well as to facilitate communications with stakeholder groups at all levels.
• Track project performance to ensure goals are being met.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; escalate and resolve issues impacting project success.
• Contribute to and participate in other agency initiatives as requested, such as the drafting of Requests for Proposal, internal agency planning processes, and strategic negotiation with outside vendors.
Identify and maintain project critical path and contingencies.
• Facilitate project meetings, define agendas and run meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Eligible List:
If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed.
You may also apply if you are eligible for reinstatement or appointment by one of the following qualifications:
NY HELPS or 55-b/c Qualifications:
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 open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Either 1. seven years of project management experience which must include planning and at least three other of the management process groups: origination (including governance/work intake, portfolio management, capacity/demand planning); initiating; executing; controlling; and closing. This experience must include the development of significant project management deliverables such as scope statements, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risks plans, and communications plans;
Or 2. an associate's degree** and five years of the required experience as described in option 1;
Or 3. a bachelor's degree** and three years of the required experience described in option 1;
Or 4. a master's degree** and two years of the required experience as described in option 1;
Or 5. current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and five years of the required experience as described in option 1;
Or 6. current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP); or Program Management Professional (PgMP); or Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP).
If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
**Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.
If you are a veteran or an individual with a disability and would like to apply for the Department of Civil Service’s 55-b/c Program, please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/ for more information.
Subsequent 55-b/c Qualifications:
A subsequent 55-b/c appointment may be considered if you have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service and have a current Civil Service 55-b/c letter of eligibility.
*NY HELPS PROGRAM:
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a permanent 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 (within one year of permanent appointment), 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.
52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
Candidates must be current New York State employees and have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to appropriately set priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Deep-seated curiosity about the business of the agency and its operations, and commitment to excellence in governance.
• The ability to work strategically and collaboratively with intra-agency business units.
Benefits:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off
• PEF: 44 days – 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays
• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
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 Leave
This position may require a background check prior to appointment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
625 Broadway
Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by September 17, 2025, and submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include the Vacancy ID number and “Project Manager 2” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.