Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark Manager 1 (Connetquot River_Long Island)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $70951 to $89138 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
"Other" Explanation variable shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Workday
Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Manager 2 (SG-21), the Park Manager 1, SG-18, at Connetquot River State Park Preserve coordinates all aspects of park operations and maintenance. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Manage all aspects of park operations, including but not limited to building and trail maintenance, special events, incident management, security, public relations, as well as the operation and maintenance of the Historic Trout Hatchery
• Directly supervise, schedule, and evaluate permanent and seasonal staff to ensure that assigned tasks are completed
correctly, safely, and in a timely manner
• When requested by Park Manager 2, develop, prepare, and administer annual hatchery budget, covering all operating costs and equipment needs. This includes requisitioning supplies, materials, services, and equipment; the costs of production, maintenance, and training; and all other activities and administrative needs related to the trout hatchery.
• Plan, delegate, and assist with the creation and completion of all park-related daily projects; develop seasonal maintenance schedules ensuring assigned tasks are prioritized, completed correctly, safely, and in a timely fashion.
• Conduct counseling sessions, performance evaluations, interviews, and hire new employees
• Assist with managing Temporary and Seasonal (T&S), Non-Personal Services (NPS), and Enterprise budgets
• Oversee the collection of revenue, permit sales, toll booth operations, park office, gift shop, audits, bank deposits, equipment inventory, and other administrative duties
• Oversee the processes for egg harvesting, fertilization, incubation, as well as all aspects of care for brood stock, eggs, fry, fingerlings, and yearlings, including coordinating with the fish culturists regarding fish disease control, treatment, and prevention procedures.
• Provide and ensure completion of all mandated trainings with respect to Agency policies and procedures, park rules and regulations, and assigned equipment operation
• Operate and train staff on how to safely use all park vehicles and equipment
• While following state purchasing guidelines, procure materials and commodities, and reconcile all park purchases
• Work closely with the Friends of Connetquot, volunteer groups, fly-fishing clubs, vendors, and other state agencies to assure NYS Parks’ mission is always met and maintain positive public relations through attending professional and agency meetings explaining fish culture and related programs; interacting with local fishing clubs, school groups, and media; conduct hatchery tours and participate in regional events.
• Identify, inspect, assess, and oversee the mitigation of trees deemed hazardous and that pose a threat to public safety or property
• Review patron incident and employee accident reports, track trends and alter management of issues and perform follow-up when necessary
• Coordinate and work alongside Long Island Capital District on capital projects.
• Other related duties
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS or 55-b/c 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:
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 or visitor services; maintenance; or environmental education or interpretation. Two years must have been at a supervisory level.;
Substitution: An associate degree** in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree** in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree**in a related field*** can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate** in a related field can substitute for six years of 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 and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the NYS Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service. This information can also be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
***A related field may include 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.
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.
Eligible List Qualifications:
Currently reachable on the Park Manager 1 eligible lists.
Reassignment Qualifications:
You must be a current New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) employee with one year of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/55-c service as a Park Manager 1, SG-18.
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 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
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.
Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has recently covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025. Notification to employees regarding a change in their status is forthcoming. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective 6/12/25 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.
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/.
Additional Comments Appointees who work in Suffolk County will receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.
The hiring rate listed combines the statutory hiring rate for PEF Grade 18 ($66,951) with the Location Pay ($4,000). Similarly, the job rate posted is a combination of the statutory job rate ($85,138) and the Location Pay ($4,000).
How To Apply:
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 proficient with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must have the ability to follow directions and communicate with staff, public, and respond to patrons' concerns or complaints in an effective and positive manner.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required. Schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Possess strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills required.
• Experience in supervising staff, supporting operations, preparing reports, and coordinating programs and events.
• Ability to perform duties in a variety of environmental and weather conditions.
BENEFITS INFORMATION
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.
• 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
Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
625 Belmont Ave
Notes on ApplyingPlease 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.
All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud”.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
Resumes can be submitted by email to: LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov
Please use the email subject line: PM1 – Connetquot VID: 218855.
Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.
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.
Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.