Duties Description The duties of this position will include but are not limited to the following:
• Supervise and direct permanent and seasonal staff in facility operations, maintenance, programming and administration.
• Plan, assign, and assist with the creation and completion of projects, and performing various health and safety, security, maintenance, and operational duties.
Regulates the use of park by scheduling areas and facilities to be open based on anticipated demand, special group requests and facility capacity and conditions.
This includes special use permit management for large events.
• Direct operations of several special recreational programs and revenue-producing facilities, including an 18-hole golf course.
• Supervise, schedule, and assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating park staff.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of the park and golf course, ensuring facilities and grounds are maintained to the highest standards.
• Answer media requests for information, work with Albany Office and regional staff to release appropriate information to the public, and coordinate with local county, town, and village officials on matters of mutual interest.
• Recommend and participate in discipline and counseling of permanent staff as necessary.
• Coordinate, approve and/or conduct appropriate training programs for staff.
• Prepare and distribute reports on spending for seasonal staffing, maintenance, supplies, materials, and special projects.
• Identify capital facility needs and works with the region and district on prioritization and implementation.
• Evaluate park operations and programs to achieve improvements in efficiency.
• Coordinate with park maintenance staff, engineering and contractors to oversee improvement projects.
• Work closely with park staff, concession management, police, fire and ambulance services to ensure effective responses to emergencies.
• Collaborate with the Friends' group and other stakeholders to coordinate their efforts to assist the parks.
• Oversee compliance with all policies, procedures and reporting including personnel, revenue, payroll, budgeting, purchasing, hiring and audit programs.
• Review and respond to patron questions, compliments, and complaints.
Ensure that park rules and regulations are followed by staff and patrons.
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Appointment via List or Transfer: 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.
Note: Consecutive transfers resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades are not permitted under Civil Service Law.
Permanent Appointment via Non-Comp14etitive Promotion: If three or fewer qualified New York State OPRHP Park Manager 2 candidates 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 Appointment via NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
The qualifications are: 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, Park Manager 2, Historic Site Manager C, Historic Site Manager B, Recreation Complex Manager 1, Recreation Complex Manager 2, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Golf Course Superintendent 1, Golf Course Superintendent 2, Golf Course Manager 2, Maintenance Supervisor 4, Maintenance Supervisor 3, Building Restoration Specialist, or Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor.
Open-Competitive Qualifications: Either A. eight years of experience*** working in a park, recreational facility, or campus* including three 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 four years of experience working within a park, recreational facility, or campus* including three 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 fields, 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.
**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 must clearly describe your managerial experience in three functional areas.
Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not limited to: working at a gym, ski area/resort, and sport stadiums.
Examples of non-qualifying degrees for the purposes of these examinations include but are not limited to: accounting, anthropology, archaeology, biology (all majors), business, history, hospitality, physical education, recreation therapy and sports management.
***If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.