New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation · 4 hours ago
Park Manager 3 (NY HELPS) - Taconic Region
Carmel, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$87K/yr - $108K/yr
8+ years expNew York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation is seeking a Park Manager 3 for the Taconic Region. The role involves overseeing staff and operations in multiple state parks, managing budgets, and coordinating with various organizations to enhance park experiences and safety.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Direct staff and operations in four state parks consisting of over 25,000 acres, stretched out over 3 counties in multiple townships and villages, with over 150 miles of trails, two park offices, public swimming area, campgrounds, a boat launch, and a cross country ski center, with a total yearly attendance of about 800,000 patrons
Oversight of a permanent staff of nineteen, including: two Park Manager 1’s, an Environmental Educator 2, three Park Supervisor 1’s, two Trades Generalists, nine Park Worker 3’s, and two Environmental Education Aide’s. Responsible for a summer seasonal staff of twenty, in addition to three Park Rangers from Memorial Day to Labor Day, two Student Conservation Association members from January to November, and approximately eight year-round seasonal staff
Create biweekly schedules for all staff and a yearly work plan based on the financial allotment designated to the parks by regional management. Record attendance for the parks and manage the yearly non-personnel budget in conjunction with the office manager, including purchasing of supplies and equipment and control of spending. Manage activity in the park NHT and Enterprise accounts, as well as the Big Woods endowment
Direct general emergency response throughout the parks including accidents, storm damage and fires. Coordinate with local first responders to deal with injured hikers, which average about 15 incidents per year. Locate and direct lost hikers to safety with the assistance of park staff. Be on call 24/7, as many of these incidents occur at night, sometimes lasting all night, without overtime compensation. Participate in and direct maintenance operations of all kinds
Coordinate with three friends groups: Bannerman's Castle Trust, Little Stony Point Citizens Association, and Friends of Fahnestock and Hudson Highlands, to coordinate their efforts to assist the park. Attend monthly or quarterly meetings of the groups to establish priorities, support their efforts to attain and implement grants, assist in their community events and friend-raising and monitor their progress toward park objectives
Work with the regional trails coordinator and the statewide trails planner to establish yearly priorities for trail creation and rehabilitation within the park. Coordinate with the Back Country Trail Crew on their annual trail project within the park and provide them assistance where possible. Collaborate with the New York New Jersey Trail Conference on maintenance of all the trails in the park and setting goals for repairs and rehabilitation where needed. Hike the trails on a regular basis to assess their condition and train staff in maintenance procedures
Partner with various non-profit organizations such as: Open Space Institute, Scenic Hudson, Clarkson University, NYSDEC, and the Hudson Highlands Land Trust, to ensure the success of their projects within the parks; participating in the planning process and helping to guide the project through construction to completion. Work with the regional director and the Albany Real Estate Bureau to establish land purchase priorities, inspect the prospective properties, assist in the appraisal process, and help to complete the sales
Be a member of the Fjord Trail Steering Committee. The Fjord Trail is a planned 7.5-mile linear park through Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve, position will coordinate the management of the trail with the HHFT manager and staff and establish an operational management plan going forward as the trail comes to fruition
Respond in writing and in person to patron inquiries and complaints. Be available for media requests for information and work with Albany and regional staff to release appropriate information to the public. Coordinate with local county, town, and village officials on matters of mutual interest. Work with location scouts to direct them to the best sites for their filming needs
Qualification
Required
Eight years of experience working in a park, recreational facility, or campus in any two of these functional areas: administration (business, personnel, finance); capital or operational planning; recreational programming; public relations or visitor services; maintenance; or environmental education or interpretation. Three years must have been at a managerial level
An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of 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
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
Be able to represent Parks well within the community and with elected officials as well as partnering organizations
Be able to hike a minimum of 10 miles in rugged terrain, carrying a backpack with rescue supplies and water
Have, or be willing to gain, an intimate knowledge of the park geography and trail system, to be able to direct emergency operations
Chainsaw experience and training (Game of Logging 3 or equivalent)
Ability to plow snow, or be willing and able to learn
Reside in state housing within the park and be on call for emergencies
Benefits
Paid Time Off: M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
M/C: Eligible for unlimited days of professional leave to participate in professional development, but at the supervisor’s discretion.
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
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
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