New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation · 18 hours ago
Regional Director Parks and Recreation 1
Castile, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$128K/yr - $161K/yr
7+ years expNew York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation oversees a vast network of parks and recreational facilities. The Regional Director will manage all park and site managers in the Genesee Region, oversee regional operations, and represent the agency in various dealings while ensuring effective public relations and safety programs.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Manages and directs all park and site managers, and administrative and operational staff assigned to the Genesee Region
Oversees and evaluates all regional operations
Responsible for regional fiscal and expenditure planning, and budgeting
Represents the agency in dealings with local government officials, professional societies, public interest groups, friends’ groups and any other entity having business with parks, historic sites, preserves, and golf courses within the Genesee Region
Provides advice and recommendations to the Commissioner and other executive staff on the formulation, implementation and evaluation of agency policies, programs, procedures and priorities impacting the Genesee Region
Directs the investigation of and response to complaints regarding regional operations and facilities and directs corrective actions to be taken when needed
Assists with master planning and long-range planning through contacts with governmental agencies, municipalities, elected officials and national and community organizations
Coordinates regional security concerns with the appropriate Park Police district or zone commander
Oversees an effective health, safety, and emergency management program for all locations within the Genesee Region
Maintains an effective public relations program for the region and manages public relations in collaboration with the Albany Bureau of Public Affairs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in park or recreation management, public administration, business administration, engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, forestry, environmental studies, environmental, natural or physical science, or a closely related field
Seven years of experience with a large and well-organized park and recreation system OR seven years of administrative experience which includes responsibility for organizing and directing a major program or group of programs
Two years of the experience must be at a managerial level
An associate's degree in a related field and two years of the required specialized experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree
Preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to respectfully represent the interests of OPRHP with competency, credibility, and confidence when interacting with others outside the agency
The ability to appropriately set priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Deep-seated curiosity about the business of the agency and its operations, and commitment to excellence in governance
Demonstrated experience in managing a team of employees and the ability and willingness to recruit, motivate and train staff members
The ability to work strategically and collaboratively with intra-agency business units
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
Current Stage
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