Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark Supervisor 1 (NY HELPS) - Grafton Lakes State Park
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $47695 to $58447 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
"Other" Explanation Pass days to be determined. Weekends, evening & holiday shifts may be required.<br /><br />
Workday
Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level staff, the Park Supervisor 1 is a working supervisor responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the administration, operations duties at Grafton Lakes State Park. The Park Supervisor 1 performs a variety of administrative and light maintenance duties; and may occasionally function as second-in-command when needed. The Park Supervisor 1 duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Assists Park administrative staff in purchasing by obtaining quotes, budget forecasting, preparing purchase requisition, etc.
• Prepares sign-in sheets & payroll, FIN’s and other administrative functions as assigned.
• Oversees Park office, providing and scheduling coverage of front desk or reception areas as needed including managing phones and program registration.
• Provides and schedules coverage for the ticket booth operations.
• Tracks Park attendance and revenue figures, overseeing bank deposits and compiling and submitting data.
• Manages Park systems including Aspira, pay stations, Parkhub to ensure all are functioning properly.
• Manages Park inventory through asset cloud and asset management system.
• Monitors Park Welcome Center, maintaining building inventory for cleaning and office supplies, and assessing and reporting maintenance issues to maintenance supervisor.
• Plans, assigns, and assists with the completion of work projects.
• Develops and implements programs and services for the public.
• Occasionally functions as the first or second in command if park management is not on site.
• Supervises permanent, temporary, and seasonal personnel.
• Recruits, onboards, orients and trains new and subordinate staff as needed.
• Schedules and assigns work, providing clear directions and guidelines.
• Inspects work to ensure it is completed within allotted time frames and in accordance with codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Assists staff in performing tasks and resolves conflict or performance related issues.
• Completes performance evaluations and discusses performance expectations with employees in a timely manner.
• Provides technical direction to staff under the direction of higher-level managers.
• Develops weekly, monthly, and yearly work schedules and updates schedules as needed.
• Works with environmental education staff to respond to and works with community groups and organizations regarding facility use requests.
• Provide support for environmental education staff to help plan and schedule recreation activities and special events.
• Assists environmental education staff with logistics for routine programs and special events, including security, admissions, transportation, traffic flow, and cleanup.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment or reinstatement by one of the following 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 55b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for the position. The qualifications are:
1. three years of experience in the construction, operation, or maintenance of a park, recreational facility, or campus;* one year of this experience must be at a supervisory level.
Or 2. an associate's or higher-level degree or 60 college semester credit hours AND one year of supervisory experience in the construction, operation or maintenance of a park, recreational facility, or campus.*
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.
**If verifiable, we will accept and pro-rate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
***For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be 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.
****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.
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.
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 a Park Supervisor 1; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Park Supervisor 1 eligible list for this location.
Provisional Qualifications:
In the absence of an eligible list(s) 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:
Either 1.
three years of experience in the construction, operation, or maintenance of a park, recreational facility, or campus;** one year of this experience must be at a supervisory level;
Or 2.
an associate's or higher level degree*** or 60 college semester credit hours AND one year of supervisory experience in the construction, operation or maintenance of a park, recreational facility, or campus.**
**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.
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 operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule as required. The work schedule may change to accommodate operational needs.
• Position may require working in inclement weather.
• Must have ability to read and understand written and/or verbal material and instructions.
• Must be able to lift, carry and/or move equipment or materials of different weights and sizes and be able to stand for long hours.
• Must be proficient with a computer – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Must have strong communication and organizational skills.
Benefits:
The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:
Paid Time Off:
• CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
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.
*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.
Email Address Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Grafton Lakes State Park
254 Grafton Lakes State Park Way
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:
https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf
Please forward your application and resume, if available, to Melissa Miller, Park Manager, Grafton Lakes State Park, P.O. Box 163, Grafton, NY 12082 or email to melissaann.miller@parks.ny.gov. Park application and resume may also be emailed to: Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.