Park Supervisor 1 (NY HELPS)

Duties Description

Under the supervision of higher-level staff, the Park Supervisor 1 is a working supervisor responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the administration, maintenance, and operations at their assigned park or complex. The Park Supervisor 1 performs a variety of administrative and maintenance duties including, but not limited to:

• Assists park administrative staff in purchasing by obtaining quotes, budget forecasting, preparing purchase requisition, etc.
• Prepares sign-in sheets and payroll FIN’s and performs other administrative functions as assigned.
• Supervises permanent, temporary, and seasonal personnel:
o Recruits, onboards, orients and trains new and subordinate staff as needed.
o Plans, schedules, and assigns work, providing clear directions and guidelines.
o Inspects work to ensure it is completed within allotted time frames and in accordance with codes, regulations, and safety standards.
o Assists staff in performing tasks and resolves conflict or performance related issues.
o Completes performance evaluations and discusses performance expectations with employees in a timely manner.
• Provides technical direction to staff under the direction of higher-level managers.
o Assists with development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs.
o Reviews maintenance requests and assesses materials, equipment, and labor requirements.
o Develops weekly, monthly, and yearly work schedules and updates schedules as needed.
• Develops and implements programs and services for the public.
• Responds to and works with community groups and organizations regarding facility use requests.
• Plans and schedules recreation activities and special events.
• Coordinates logistics for routine programs and special events, including security, admissions, transportation, traffic flow, and cleanup.
• Provides coverage of front desk or reception areas, as needed, including managing phones and program registration.
• Occasionally functions as the first or second-in-command if park /complex management is not onsite.
• Maybe be assigned other tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

PERMANENT COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT VIA LIST APPOINTMENT 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 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 open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Either 1. three years of experience in the construction, operation, or maintenance of a park, recreational facility, or campus;* one year of this experience must be at a supervisory level;
Or 2. an associate's or higher level degree or 60 college semester credit hours*** AND one year of supervisory experience in the construction, operation or maintenance of a park, recreational facility, or campus.*
*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.

**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. 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. Employees will have their name restricted from appointment from the eligible list until the position is covered-in to the competitive class by action of the New York State Civil Service Commission or otherwise obtain permanent competitive status in the position.

***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. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the NYS Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service. This information can also be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

PERMANENT NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT VIA 55B/C:
This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response and meet the minimum qualifications listed above.

*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience

Additional Comments

OPERATING NEEDS:
-The selected candidate must be willing and able to work nights, holidays and/or weekend shifts as required.
-Candidate may be asked to supervise seasonal staff, create work lists, and staff schedules, order supplies and schedule and conduct site visits with prospective permit groups and report results.
-Position may require working in inclement weather.
-Must be organized and communicate clearly and effectively, both in speech and writing.
-Ability to lift, carry and /or move equipment or materials of different weights and sizes and the ability to stand for long hours.
-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.
-Candidate is expected to periodically support the New York City Region’s park and operational needs, including special assignments at other parks and emergency management tasks as needed.

DOWNSTATE ADJUSTMENT: $3,400

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
• Paid Time Off:
o CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• Health Care Benefits:
o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
• Additional Benefits:
o New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
o NYS Deferred Compensation
o Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
o Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
o Paid Parental
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.

Closing Date/Time: 02/10/25

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• New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

• 518-474-0453

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