Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleManager Information Services
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $133245 to $168152 Annually
Duties Description The Manager Information Services will oversee all strategic initiative projects, planned and underway. The incumbent will serve as the Director of Business Innovation Bureau and report to the Deputy Commissioner of Administration and Finance. The duties of this position will include but are not limited to the following:
• Spearhead deployment of strategic technology initiatives with a focus on streamlining outdated practices, modernizing applications, and adding value to key management decisions through data and analysis
• Direct complex activities associated with various projects underway
• Strategically plan and engage with supporting bureaus on new initiatives
• Plan, direct and coordinate activities surrounding project management and requirements discovery sessions
• Oversee the development of system design documentation including technical and functional design documents
• Drive and coordinate efforts to streamline parks’ business practices affected by Innovation & Automation initiatives
• Facilitate meetings to understand and address scope, schedule, budget, risks, contingencies, and communication plans
• Plan, coordinate, and direct testing efforts of large-scale projects
• Manage and liaise with 3rd party vendors on application support, development of new functionality to meet agency needs, internal testing and messaging of products
• Manage and liaise with ITS on Partnership Projects that rely heavily on working knowledge of the agency and its facilities
• Liaise with Internal Controls and Security Officer to address risks and issues identified during internal or external reviews; develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate system risks; Escalate and resolve existing and identified risks impacting project success
• Supervise subordinate staff
Minimum Qualifications Eleven (11) years of specialized experience.* Two (2) years of the experience must have been at a managerial level.
*Substitutions: Associate degree** may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree** may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree** may substitute for five years of specialized experience; J.D.** may substitute for six years of specialized experience; Ph.D.** may substitute for seven years of specialized 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 (https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home). If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.
Additional Comments Salary within the posted range will be commensurate with experience. This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. All exempt appointments require completion of a background check prior to appointment, and completion of an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Incumbents serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority, and the employment relationship can be altered at any time by either party.
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.
Benefits:
The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:
Paid Time Off:
• 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• 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.
• Health Insurance Opt-Out: This program may be available to eligible employees who have other employer sponsored health insurance coverage.
Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Health Insurance coverage in retirement
• Health Care Spending Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Advantage Account
• Adoption Advantage Account
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Tuition Assistance programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Family Leave
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.
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 ExecRecruitment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Main Office
625 Broadway
Notes on ApplyingAll 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.”
Your application must be received by September 29, 2026 and submitted via email to: ExecRecruitment@parks.ny.gov. Please use the email subject line: Vacancy ID 223985 - Manager Information Services. 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. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
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. We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.
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, STEM 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.