Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark Manager 1 (Bowman Lake SP) (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $67119 to $83286 Annually
Duties Description Under the general supervision of higher-level personnel, the incumbent will:
Serve as first in command for all daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, park policies, and safety standards.
Directly supervise, train, and evaluate permanent and seasonal staff, establishing performance expectations and ensuring all assigned tasks are completed correctly, safely, and efficiently.
Plan, assign, and oversee the successful creation and completion of park projects, ranging from minor repairs to major capital improvements.
Develop, manage, and monitor all park-related budget items, ensuring fiscal responsibility and adherence to established spending plans.
Assist in the solicitation and collection of quotes for equipment, supplies, and projects, ensuring all purchasing and procurement procedures are followed accurately.
Conduct routine inspections of facilities, buildings, grounds, and infrastructure to identify deficiencies, hazards, and maintenance needs.
Schedule and oversee corrective actions, initiating and approving work orders for both routine and preventative maintenance within the park.
Manage the operation, maintenance, and inventory of all park equipment, ensuring all operators are appropriately trained.
Perform and direct various essential duties related to security, health, safety, and operational maintenance to ensure a high quality visitor experience.
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS 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. six years of experience** working in a park, recreational facility, or campus* in any two of these functional areas: administration (business, personnel, finance); capital or operational planning; recreational programming; public relations/visitor services; maintenance; or environmental education/interpretation. This experience must have included two years of supervisory experience;
Or 2. a bachelor's or higher-level degree in environmental education, environmental management, environmental policy, environmental sustainability, forestry, golf course management, historic preservation, horticulture, natural resources management, park administration, park management or recreation management AND two years of supervisory experience working in a park, recreational facility, or campus* as described in any of the functional areas listed in option 1 above.
Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not limited to working at a gym, ski area/resort, and sport stadiums.
Examples of non-qualifying degrees include but are not limited to accounting, anthropology, archaeology, biology (all majors), business, history, hospitality, physical education, recreation therapy and sports management.
*A park, recreational facility, or campus is defined as a location that offers at least three of the following elements: athletic fields, skating rink, 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.
**If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Transfer Opportunity: 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 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments As a condition of employment, the individual selected for this position will be required to reside in state housing.
OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• 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 be able to work a variable schedule and will be required to work weekends and evening hours as needed.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds.
BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:
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 Leave / Family Leave
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.
Additional Comments:
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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.
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.
Email Address Central.Employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS OPRHP - Central Regional Office
6105 E Seneca Turnpike
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 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 East 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.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.