Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Manager 3 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $86773 to $108413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday-Friday; on call 24 hours/day; not eligible for overtime pay

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Broome

Street Address Chenango Valley State Park

153 State Park Road

City Chenango Forks

StateNY

Zip Code13746

Job Specifics

Duties Description The duties of this position will include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise and direct permanent and seasonal staff in facility operations, maintenance, programming and administration.

• Plan, assign, and assist with the creation and completion of projects, and performing various health and safety, security, maintenance, and operational duties. Regulates the use of park by scheduling areas and facilities to be open based on anticipated demand, special group requests and facility capacity and conditions. This includes special use permit management for large events.

• Direct operations of several special recreational programs and revenue-producing facilities, including an 18-hole golf course.

• Supervise, schedule, and assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating park staff.

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of the park and golf course, ensuring facilities and grounds are maintained to the highest standards.

• Answer media requests for information, work with Albany Office and regional staff to release appropriate information to the public, and coordinate with local county, town, and village officials on matters of mutual interest.

• Recommend and participate in discipline and counseling of permanent staff as necessary.

• Coordinate, approve and/or conduct appropriate training programs for staff.

• Prepare and distribute reports on spending for seasonal staffing, maintenance, supplies, materials, and special projects.

• Identify capital facility needs and works with the region and district on prioritization and implementation.

• Evaluate park operations and programs to achieve improvements in efficiency.

• Coordinate with park maintenance staff, engineering and contractors to oversee improvement projects.

• Work closely with park staff, concession management, police, fire and ambulance services to ensure effective responses to emergencies.

• Collaborate with the Friends’ group and other stakeholders to coordinate their efforts to assist the parks.

• Oversee compliance with all policies, procedures and reporting including personnel, revenue, payroll, budgeting, purchasing, hiring and audit programs.

• Review and respond to patron questions, compliments, and complaints. Ensure that park rules and regulations are followed by staff and patrons.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Appointment via List or Transfer:
To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Note: Consecutive transfers resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades are not permitted under Civil Service Law.

Permanent Appointment via Non-Comp14etitive Promotion:
If three or fewer qualified New York State OPRHP Park Manager 2 candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for a permanent non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.

Permanent Non-Competitive Appointment via NY HELPS:
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 minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Promotion Qualifications:
Must be a qualified employee of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and have one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive, or 55 b/55-c service as a Park Manager 1, Park Manager 2, Historic Site Manager C, Historic Site Manager B, Recreation Complex Manager 1, Recreation Complex Manager 2, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Golf Course Superintendent 1, Golf Course Superintendent 2, Golf Course Manager 2, Maintenance Supervisor 4, Maintenance Supervisor 3, Building Restoration Specialist, or Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor.

Open-Competitive Qualifications:
Either A. eight years of experience*** working in a park, recreational facility, or campus* including three years of managerial experience;**

Or B. 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 four years of experience working within a park, recreational facility, or campus* including three years of managerial experience.**

*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.

**Managerial experience is defined as directing or administering at least three of the following functional areas within a park, recreational facility, or campus: administration (business, personnel, finance); environmental education/interpretation; maintenance; planning; programming; or public relations/visitor services. Your application must clearly describe your managerial experience in three functional areas.

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 for the purposes of these examinations include but are not limited to: accounting, anthropology, archaeology, biology (all majors), business, history, hospitality, physical education, recreation therapy and sports management.

***If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

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.
• The individual selected for this position will be required to reside in state housing as a term and condition of employment.

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 Leave / Family Leave

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


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.

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.

This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.

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

How to Apply

Name Barbara Sorrells

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Central.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 6105 East Seneca Turnpike

City Jamesville

State NY

Zip Code 13078

 

Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by 12/17/25 and submitted via email to central.employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Vacancy ID 204082 – Park Manager 3 – Chenango Valley State Park” 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.