Park Supervisor 1 (NY HELPS) - Belmont Lake

Duties Description

Under the supervision of higher-level park management, this position will perform a variety of administrative tasks related to recreational programming and event planning for the Long Island region.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Develop event plans and logistics for assigned events.
• Prepare reports related to facility usage and inventory.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate recreation programs and events.
• Organize recreational programs by determining community recreation needs, meeting with users and potential participants, evaluating public participation and comments, and recommending new and revised programs.
• Assist community organizations in planning, scheduling, and conducting events.
• Prepare and maintains event schedules.
• Work closely with volunteers, the community, and vendors to assure NYS Parks’ mission is always met.
• Oversee permanent and seasonal staff.
• Advise park management when unusually large crowds are expected necessitating additional security and parking.
• Assist with large scale events such as the Air Show, Fourth of July Fireworks, and the Summer and Winter Run Series.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

***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.

Eligible List Qualifications:
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable on the Park Supervisor 1 open-competitive or transition eligible list.

55-b/c Qualifications:
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.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

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

Additional Comments

OPERATING NEEDS:
• Candidates must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent customer service background.
• Daytime, weekend, holiday, and evening work is required.
• The selected candidate will be expected to and may occasionally support work assignments in other State Parks throughout the Long Island Region.

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

The hiring rate listed combines the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 11 ($46,306) with the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). Similarly, the job rate posted is a combination of the statutory job rate ($56,743) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400).

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

Closing Date/Time: 04/01/25

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• New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

• 518-474-0453

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