New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation · 4 hours ago
Park Manager 2 (NY HELPS) - Point Au Roche State Park
Plattsburgh, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expNew York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation is seeking a Park Manager 2 for Point Au Roche State Park. The role involves overseeing park operations, managing staff, and coordinating programs related to environmental sustainability and public engagement.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Working in collaboration with the region to coordinate all aspects of park operations, including but not limited to maintenance, coordinating special events, health & safety, incident management, park promotion and public relations
Advancing Park participation in agency programs including Climate Change and Energy Program, Connect Kids, I Love My Park Day, First Day Hikes, and other statewide initiatives
Planning, assigning, and assisting with all phases of projects
Performing various health and safety, security, maintenance, and operational duties
Supervising, training, and evaluating seasonal and permanent staff to ensure that assigned tasks are completed correctly, safely and in a timely fashion
Managing Temporary and Seasonal (T&S), Non-Personal Services, and Enterprise budgets. Submits annual T&S budget for evaluation
Identifying capital facility needs and working with the region and district on prioritization and implementation
Managing natural resources challenges and operations related to HABS, invasive species, water quality, and trails
Ensuring equipment inventory and preparing monthly reports including but not limited to monthly fuel usage, vehicle and equipment mileage, tank inspections, and hazardous tree removal
May be required to be deployed to perform work during emergency events as directed by the State Emergency Management Operations Center and/or NYSOPRHP management
Qualification
Required
Either A. seven years of experience working in a park, recreational facility, or campus including two 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 three years of experience working within a park, recreational facility, or campus including two years of managerial experience
Must possess and maintain a valid NYS 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 possess Hazardous Tree assessment certification or be able to obtain certification within the probationary period
Must have attended or be willing to attend the Facility Manager's Institute at the next available opportunity
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 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
Current Stage
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