Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Ops Manager 1, the Park Manager 2 will serve as first in command for the Operational Support work unit and will be responsible to oversee the Central Revenue and Payroll/Personnel Departments as well as the Storehouse.
Duties will include:
- Coordinate all aspects of departmental operation, including but not limited to tour fund management, point of sale management, conducting agency and concession cash count and personnel audits, invoicing outside groups for park use or VUF, maintenance of departmental office space, assist with special events, and public relations.
- Plan, assign, and assist with the creation and completion of parkwide projects, and perform various health and safety, security, maintenance, and operational duties.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate seasonal and permanent staff to ensure that assigned tasks are completed correctly, safely and in a timely fashion.
- Ensure completion of equipment inventory and the submittal of weekly and monthly reports including but not limited to monthly revenue and attendance, point of sale data, vehicle fuel usage, hazardous chemical inventory, vehicle and equipment mileage, and fire extinguisher inspections.
- Ensure adequate coverage for recruitment events for hiring.
- Oversee the NPS budget-tracking parkwide spending as well as logging all utility costs.
- Maintain accurate inventory of park supplies and ensure that commodities are purchased and stocked as needed including fuel (gas and diesel) as well as lifeguard uniforms and equipment for the region.
- Additional related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS or 55-b/c 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 A. seven years of experience working in a park, recreational facility, or campus** including two 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 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.
***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.
****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 (https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home). If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.
If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
55-b/c Information:
Current permanent non-competitive state employees certified eligible for the 55-b/c program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55-b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response and meet the minimum qualifications listed above.
Eligible List Qualifications:
Currently reachable on the Park Manager 2 eligible lists.
Reassignment Qualifications:
You must be a current New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) employee with one year of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/55-c service as a Park Manager 2, SG-21.
52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in a title eligible for transfer.
For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:
As required by the New York State Department of Civil Service, we are posting for this position to determine if there are any qualified OPRHP employees interested in a permanent appointment to the position. To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation promotion field and have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Park Manager 1. If 3 or fewer qualified NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation eligible promotional employees respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified employees without further examination.
Nominations for promotion by non-competitive examination will not be approved if the nominee failed the two most recent examinations for promotion to the title for which they are nominated.
Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
- Must be available to work a variable schedule that includes weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and be able to research products via the internet.
- Applicants must have the ability to follow directions and communicate in a positive manner with other staff members and have the ability to respond to patrons concerns or complaints in an effective and positive manner.
- Must have the ability to operate a variety of driven machinery.
- Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy manual labor.
SALARY INFORMATION:
The hiring rate listed combines the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 21 ($78,126) with the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). Similarly, the job rate posted is a combination of the statutory job rate ($99,056) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).
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.
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a permanent 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 appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective June 12, 2025 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
