New York State
Overview
Agency: Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Occupational Category: Administrative or General Management Salary Grade: 21 Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range: From $78,126 to $99,056 Annually Employment Type: Full-Time Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Class Travel Percentage: 0% Workweek: Variable "Other" Explanation: Daytime, weekend, holiday, and evening work may be required.
Workday
From 12 AM To 11:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County: Bronx Address: 301 West Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY City: Bronx State: NY
Duties Description
Under the supervision of higher-level managers and the park administrative team, the Park Manager 2 supervises programs, operations, and the closing maintenance teams of Roberto Clemente State Park. The incumbent performs the following duties:
Identifies community recreational needs and works with the community, school groups, and local government officials to develop and implement programs, schedules, and special events.
Assigns, schedules, supervises, and evaluates the effectiveness of contractors and of subordinate’s delivery of programs.
Inspects, evaluates, and assures the readiness and availability of equipment and facilities to meet requirements for scheduled activities.
Supervises recreation, trades, park workers and administrative staff; participates in recruitment and training programs.
Inspects cleaning and maintenance work; develops and implements cleaning and routine maintenance schedules.
Prepares, updates, and executes a comprehensive plan of preventative maintenance, maintenance and repair for systems, structures, fixed equipment, and grounds at Roberto Clemente State Park.
Coordinates maintenance work to minimize adverse impacts on customer services.
Plans major repairs and preventative projects in conjunction with the Physical Plant Manager.
Works with higher level management staff and regional capital facilities staff 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.
Assists higher-level managers to plan and budget for equipment, repairs, and supplies needed to support existing and planned programming and events.
Orders needed supplies and materials with Park Admin approval.
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.
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.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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 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: Seven years of experience working in a park, recreational facility, or campus, including two years of managerial experience. OR a bachelor’s or higher 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, 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.
Examples of non-qualifying experience and degrees are provided in the original text; references to such examples are kept for accuracy.
For NY HELPS, or 55-b/55-c, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications; for NY HELPS, the title may be filled via non-competitive appointment with conversion to competitive status later.
Provisional Appointment: Promotion Qualifications require a qualified employee with one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive, or 55 b/55-c service in specified titles.
Operating Needs
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
This position is 40 hours per week. Weekend, holiday, and evening work is required as operational needs.
Candidates should be well organized and possess excellent communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
May be required to support the New York City Region’s Park and operational needs, including special assignments at other parks and emergency management tasks.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Downstate Adjustment
$4,000
Benefits
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Holidays; professional leave for development.
Health Care Benefits: Various health plans; family dental and vision benefits.
Additional Benefits: NYSERS, Deferred Compensation, 529/ABLE programs, PSLF, Paid Parental/Family Leave.
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact
Name: NYS State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office Telephone: Fax: Email Address: nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street: 163 West 125th Street 17th Floor City: New York State: NY
Notes on Applying
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications, please submit a resume, an employment application, and a cover letter. Download the employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) from parks.ny.gov/employment and email these items to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov. Include “PARK MANAGER 2 - RCSP” in the email title. Electronic submissions are encouraged. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs.
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Agency: Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Occupational Category: Administrative or General Management Salary Grade: 21 Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range: From $78,126 to $99,056 Annually Employment Type: Full-Time Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Class Travel Percentage: 0% Workweek: Variable "Other" Explanation: Daytime, weekend, holiday, and evening work may be required.
Workday
From 12 AM To 11:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County: Bronx Address: 301 West Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY City: Bronx State: NY
Duties Description
Under the supervision of higher-level managers and the park administrative team, the Park Manager 2 supervises programs, operations, and the closing maintenance teams of Roberto Clemente State Park. The incumbent performs the following duties:
Identifies community recreational needs and works with the community, school groups, and local government officials to develop and implement programs, schedules, and special events.
Assigns, schedules, supervises, and evaluates the effectiveness of contractors and of subordinate’s delivery of programs.
Inspects, evaluates, and assures the readiness and availability of equipment and facilities to meet requirements for scheduled activities.
Supervises recreation, trades, park workers and administrative staff; participates in recruitment and training programs.
Inspects cleaning and maintenance work; develops and implements cleaning and routine maintenance schedules.
Prepares, updates, and executes a comprehensive plan of preventative maintenance, maintenance and repair for systems, structures, fixed equipment, and grounds at Roberto Clemente State Park.
Coordinates maintenance work to minimize adverse impacts on customer services.
Plans major repairs and preventative projects in conjunction with the Physical Plant Manager.
Works with higher level management staff and regional capital facilities staff 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.
Assists higher-level managers to plan and budget for equipment, repairs, and supplies needed to support existing and planned programming and events.
Orders needed supplies and materials with Park Admin approval.
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.
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.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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 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: Seven years of experience working in a park, recreational facility, or campus, including two years of managerial experience. OR a bachelor’s or higher 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, 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.
Examples of non-qualifying experience and degrees are provided in the original text; references to such examples are kept for accuracy.
For NY HELPS, or 55-b/55-c, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications; for NY HELPS, the title may be filled via non-competitive appointment with conversion to competitive status later.
Provisional Appointment: Promotion Qualifications require a qualified employee with one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive, or 55 b/55-c service in specified titles.
Operating Needs
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
This position is 40 hours per week. Weekend, holiday, and evening work is required as operational needs.
Candidates should be well organized and possess excellent communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
May be required to support the New York City Region’s Park and operational needs, including special assignments at other parks and emergency management tasks.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Downstate Adjustment
$4,000
Benefits
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Holidays; professional leave for development.
Health Care Benefits: Various health plans; family dental and vision benefits.
Additional Benefits: NYSERS, Deferred Compensation, 529/ABLE programs, PSLF, Paid Parental/Family Leave.
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact
Name: NYS State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office Telephone: Fax: Email Address: nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street: 163 West 125th Street 17th Floor City: New York State: NY
Notes on Applying
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications, please submit a resume, an employment application, and a cover letter. Download the employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) from parks.ny.gov/employment and email these items to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov. Include “PARK MANAGER 2 - RCSP” in the email title. Electronic submissions are encouraged. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs.
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