New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation · 4 hours ago
Park Manager 2 (NY HELPS)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expNew York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation is seeking a Park Manager 2 to oversee programs and operations within Gantry Plaza State Park. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating community programs, ensuring maintenance of park facilities, and promoting customer satisfaction.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Identifies community recreational needs and works with the community, school groups, local government officials or friends groups to develop and implement programs, schedules, and special events
Assigns, schedules, supervises and evaluates the effectiveness of contractors and staff
Inspects, evaluates and assures the readiness and availability of equipment and facilities to meet requirements for scheduled activities
Supervises recreation and administrative staff and participates in recruitment and training programs
Inspects cleaning and maintenance of the parks grounds
In conjunction with other maintenance staff and the Park Director 2, plans major repairs and preventative projects; implements cleaning and routine maintenance schedules
Assists higher level managers to plan and budget for equipment, repairs and supplies needed to support existing and planned programming & events; orders needed supplies and materials
Requests needed repairs and ongoing maintenance and coordinates them to minimize adverse impact on customer services; makes recommendations to higher level management for policies, procedures, training and facility improvements to enhance the customer experience and promote customer satisfaction
Assures that all Agency, Regional and Park standards for service delivery, customer service and employee conduct and performance are consistently met
Prepares, updates, and executes a comprehensive plan of preventative maintenance, regular maintenance and repair for systems, structures, fixed equipment, and grounds at Gantry Plaza State Park
Coordinates with higher level management and regional capital facilities staff, as directed, to assure that priority needs for maintenance and repair are promptly identified and addressed in a manner which avoids disruption of park operations to the greatest extent feasible
Completes necessary purchasing requests and prepares and/or compiles any required supporting documentation
Evaluates park facilities for energy conservation and sustainable operations
Sets standards, and assigns tasks based on the daily operational needs of the park
Works closely with volunteers, the community, and vendors to assure NYS Parks’ mission is always met
Carries out other related duties and responsibilities as assigned; may also serve as shift supervisor for all programs and operations
Qualification
Required
Permanent Competitive Appointment: To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment, reinstatement, or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law
Permanent Appointment Via Non-Competitive Promotion: If three or fewer qualified NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Park Manager 1 with a year of permanent competitive or 55-b/5 service 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 NY HELPS Appointment: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)
Open Competitive Qualifications: To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position
Seven years of experience working in a park, recreational facility, or campus, including two years of managerial experience
OR 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 three years of experience working within a park, recreational facility, or campus, including two 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 facilities, 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 and/or resume
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 and/or resume must clearly describe your managerial experience in three functional areas
If verifiable, we will accept and prorate 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
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
Provisional Appointment: (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, Historic Site Manager C, Recreation Complex Manager 1, Recreation Complex Manager 2, Golf Course Manager 2, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Golf Course Superintendent 1, Building Restoration Specialist, Maintenance Supervisor 3, Maintenance Supervisor 4, or Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor
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
Candidates must possess effective communication skills and have the ability to understand written and/or verbal material and instructions
This position is 40 hours per week. Daytime, weekend, holiday, and evening work is required
Candidate is expected to periodically support New York City Region park and operational needs, including special assignments at other parks and emergency management tasks as needed
Candidate is expected to have proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Care 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
Company
New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
The mission of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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