NY HELPYes

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleAssistant Regional Park Recreation Coordinator (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade16

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $59994 to $76359 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday-Friday<br />Hours are flexible

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Onondaga

Street Address Clark Reservation State Park

6105 East Seneca Turnpike

City Jamesville

StateNY

Zip Code13078

Duties Description Under the direction of the Assistant Regional Director, the Assistant Regional Park Recreation Coordinator, SG-16 will support the development and delivery of inclusive, high impact recreational programming throughout the Central Region. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform, implement, and oversee the Ladders to the Outdoors program, ensuring alignment with agency goals and educational standards.
• Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and staffing for program delivery across multiple park sites, particularly in underserved areas.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local schools, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders to expand outreach.
• Actively solicit, negotiate, and manage corporate and business sponsorships, as well as private and public grants, to support region-wide and single-park special events.
• Assist in designing and executing large scale recreational, educational, and cultural events across the Central Region.
• Maintain records and prepare reports on participation, engagement metrics, and funding outcomes.
• Collaborate with park managers, education staff, and public affairs to promote and enhance programming visibility.
• Represent the agency at community events, stakeholder meetings, and grant-related functions as needed.
• Ensure programming is compliant with all relevant safety, accessibility, and agency policies.
• May supervise seasonal or part-time staff, interns, or volunteers assigned to support programming.

Minimum 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:

Five years of experience in an organized recreation program, two years of which must have been in the coordination and implementation of the program and included one year of supervisory experience.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:

Must be able to work a variable schedule that includes weekends and hours as needed.
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• 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 become CPR/AED First Aid certified within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:
44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
PEF: 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

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

**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 (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.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Barbara Sorrells

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Central.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 6105 E Seneca Turnpike

City Jamesville

State NY

Zip Code 13078

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at: https://parks.ny.gov/regions/central/default.aspx.

Please forward your application and resume, if available, to Barbara Sorrells, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 6105 E Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville, NY 13078 or email to Central.Employment@parks.ny.gov. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Charles Halligan at 315-492-1756.