Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleAdministrative Officer 1 - Taconic Region
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $86773 to $108413 Annually
Duties Description Reporting to the Assistant Regional Director (ARD) of the Taconic Region, the Administrative Officer 1 (AO 1) job duties include but are not limited to the following:
Oversight and Supervision of Finance Office and Administrative Specialist 1
• Accounts Payable
• Concessions and regional permits
• Travel
• Revenue and Attendance
• Utilities (including solar contracts and refuse contracts)
• Sustainability
• NHT and other funding sources
• NPS Budget tracking and monitoring ($3.3 million)
Oversight and Supervision of Purchasing Office and Contract Management Specialist 1
• RFP’s and RFQ’s
• Purchase orders
• Purchasing requirements $10,000 and over
• Receiving reports
• NYS Contracts, preferred source and open market purchasing
Oversight and Supervision of Human Resource Office Administrative Assistant 1 and Parks & Recreation Aide 7
• Seasonal Hiring
• LATs
• Workers’ compensation
• Regional mandated training
• Benefits (i.e. Health Insurance, Flex Spending, Tuition reimbursement, Deferred Compensation, etc.)
• Retirement
• Permanent appointment packets
• Permanent orientations
• T&S Budget tracking and monitoring ($52. Million)
Other
• Regional Trainings non-mandated (i.e. New Supervisor, Conflict management, Customer service, etc.)
• SPIF Budget tracking and monitoring ($1.3 million)
Minimum Qualifications If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:
Reassignment Qualifications:
Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as an Administrative Officer 1; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Administrative Officer 1 eligible list for this location, if one exists.
52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Grade 21 or higher. The service must be in a title that Civil Service has deemed transfer eligible to the position.
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/.
52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:
To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation promotion field and have at least one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Human Resources Specialist 1, Training Specialist 1, Administrative Specialist 1, Senior Administrative Analyst, Contract Management Specialist 1, or Senior Budgeting Analyst.
Only the titles listed are eligible. If 3 or fewer qualified NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation eligible promotional employees respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified employees without further examination.
Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.
Provisional Qualifications:
In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be meet the following minimum qualifications:
You must have at least one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Human Resources Specialist 1, Training Specialist 1, Administrative Specialist 1, Senior Administrative Analyst, Contract Management Specialist 1, or Senior Budgeting Analyst. Only the titles listed are eligible.
The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.
Additional Comments 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.
• Visits to facilities and other regions plus statewide conferences
Benefits:
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 unlimited days of 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 Leave
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.
Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam.
This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.
Note: 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/.
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 which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by June 8, 2026 and submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Vacancy ID 216731 – Administrative Officer 1 – Taconic” 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.
Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEP OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.