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  • Park Manager 2 (NY HELPS)

    Niagara Falls, New York United States New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Full Time From $78126 to $99056 Annually Apr 17, 2025
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    New York State Office of 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. From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York's 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you! New York's state parks... With all there is to see and do, how will you spend your time? NEW YORK STATE IS KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARKS! Come work with us, and... Be a part of the premier park system in the United States - with more than 250 state parks, historic sites, golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, marinas, trails, and museums and nature centers. Work in some of the most beautiful, scenic, and historic places New York State has to offer. Make a tangible impact on your community. Parks are for everyone, and all are welcome here: People of every age, ability, color, or creed belong here – without exceptions – yourself included! People of every kind come visit us in order to have experiences – and at OPRHP, we get to be part of these special times in truly meaningful ways. See how you can make a difference as a part of Team OPRHP! State parks and historic sites are staffed by a core of permanent employees who work year-round to maintain these precious resources. During the peak of our operating season (May through September) the permanent staff is supplemented by several thousand seasonal employees who work to ensure that our patrons have a positive and safe experience when visiting our sites.

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    Job Description

    Duties Description

    Under the direction of the Park Operations Manager 2, M-2, or designee, the incumbent will directly supervise the Cave of the Winds and Trolley Operations at Niagara Falls State Park, including supporting operations at the Trolley Repair Shop and Warehouse, which provides regular service and repairs to the park fleet of trolleys, and collision and routine repairs of the vehicles in Niagara Region. Duties include but are not limited to:
    • Supervise associated operations and support staff, lower-level trades crew supervisors and skilled and semi-skilled trades workers as needed to administer, plan, and supervise the building, maintenance and removal of decks and walkways at the Cave of the Winds attraction.
    • Monitor and oversee time ticketing systems, ticket verification points, queuing lines and adjusting staffing levels at various stations as necessary.
    • Regularly review the maintenance and repairs of media systems, elevators, backup generators and adjust schedule of work as required to ensure minimal impacts to the operation.
    • Identifies and prioritizes routine and critical maintenance and repair activities in consultation with the Park Operations Manager 2 or designee.
    • Develop and submit budget requests, track expenditures, and operate within assigned budget allocations.
    • Manage inventory levels ensuring products are stored properly, anticipating demands and initiating the process to requisition and purchase these materials.
    • Evaluate the need for and arrange or conduct training programs to improve skills of the Deck builders and Service and Repair Mechanics.
    • Oversee trolley scheduling and routing, ensuring adequate spacing is maintained over the prescribed routes and action plans are initiated and communicated with the in-service fleet to minimize delays.
    • Oversee the Trolley repair and collision shop and the scheduling of Service and Repair Mechanics. Review workflow and projects and adjust to time sensitive or unanticipated needs.
    • Maintain and schedule the maintenance and repairs of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Filling station.
    • Assist with Niagara region Safety Sensitive Designation (SSD) program, oversee CDL Training program for various commercial motor vehicles and trolleys.
    • Work closely with volunteers, the community, and vendors to assure NYS Parks’ mission is always met.

    ***Under the provision of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

    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/5service 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).*

    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, Historic Site Manager C, Recreation Complex Manager 1, Recreation Complex Manager 2, Golf Course Manager 2, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Golf Course Superintendent 1, Building Restoration Specialist, Maintenance Supervisor 3, Maintenance Supervisor 4, or Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor.

    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 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.**

    *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 (business, personnel, finance); 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 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.

    *For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

    Provisional Appointment: (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, Historic Site Manager C, Recreation Complex Manager 1, Recreation Complex Manager 2, Golf Course Manager 2, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Golf Course Superintendent 1, Building Restoration Specialist, Maintenance Supervisor 3, Maintenance Supervisor 4, or Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor.

    Additional Comments

    OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
    • Must possess and maintain a valid Class A CDL driver’s license with passenger endorsement that allows the candidate to legally operate a commercial motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
    • 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. Must be proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
    • Must be able to work a variable schedule which includes weekends and holidays.
    • Must be willing to work in the field in inclement weather conditions as needed.

    BENEFITS:
    Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
    Paid Time Off:
    • 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
    • PEF: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
    Health Care Benefits:
    • Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
    • Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
    Additional 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 Leave
    To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

    At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

    Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

    Closing Date/Time: 05/01/25
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