Park Manager 3 (NY HELPS)

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. eight years of experience working in a park or a recreational facility within a park* including three years of managerial experience;

Or 2. a bachelor's or higher level degree in environmental education, environmental management, environmental policy, environmental sustainability, forestry, golf course management, historic preservation, natural resources management, park administration, park management or recreation management AND four years of experience working within a park or recreational facility within a park* including three years of managerial experience.

A park or recreational facility within a park is defined as a location that offers at least three of the following elements : ballfields, 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 or recreational facility within a park : 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.

Non-Qualifying degrees include but not limited to : accounting, anthropology, archaeology, biology, business, history, horticulture, hospitality, physical education, recreation therapy and sports management.

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 .

Department of Education / . 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.

This information can be found on the Internet at / jobseeker / . You must pay the required evaluation fee.

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

70.1 Transfer Qualifications

Candidates must have at least one year of permanent competitive or 55b / c service as a Historic Site Manager A, SG 23, or a Historic Site Manager B, SG 21.

Only the titles listed are eligible for 70.1 transfer.

Note : The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

52.6 Transfer Qualifications :

Candidates must have at least one year of permanent competitive or 55b / c service in a SG 21 or higher title determined to be administrative by Civil Service.

Note : The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

Provisional Qualifications :

In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered.

For provisional appointment, candidates must be a current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation employee AND

Either 1.

Have one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive or 55-b / 55-c service as a Park Manager 2, Historic Site Manager B, Recreation Complex Manager 2, Golf Course Superintendent 2, or Maintenance Supervisor 4;

Or 2.

Have two years of permanent competitive, non-competitive or 55-b / 55-c service as a Park Manager 1, Historic Site Manager C, Recreation Complex Manager 1, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Golf Course Superintendent 1, Golf Course Manager 2, Maintenance Supervisor 3, Building Restoration Specialist, or Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor.

Note : The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.

Duties Description Under the direction of Assistant Regional Director, the incumbent will serve as first in command of a complex and highly visible park that includes Saratoga Spa State Park, The State Boat Launch on Saratoga Lake, and Peebles Island State Park.

The park contains 2 pool facilities and has a host of partners including but not limited to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, the Saratoga Automobile Museum, The Gideon Putnam Hotel, The Roosevelt Bath and Spa, 2 Golf Courses (1 Championship and 1 executive course), The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, Opera Saratoga.

In this role, the Park Manager 3 supervises the operation and maintenance of the park and facilities; supervises subordinate staff and directs the training, development, deployment, and evaluation of both seasonal and permanent staff to ensure that the park is maintained and administered in an effective and efficient manner according to established guidelines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Works in collaboration with the region to coordinate aspects of park operations.
• Inspects and evaluates facilities to determine the need for, and to plan for, routine, preventative, urgent or emergency maintenance in a timely manner.
• Supervises, schedules, and assists in recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating park staff.
• Ensures all staff are following agencies policies and guidelines.
• Reviews cashier audits and concession audits and inspections. Addresses any issues or concerns that arise from the audits and inspections.
• Reviews event permit applications to ensure all documentation and guidelines are in place.
• Inspects and assesses the condition of trails, buildings, roads, parking lots, pavilions, and other permanent amenities.
• Oversees staff in determining project budgets and purchases to be made to meet facility needs.
• Schedules work assignments, assigns appropriate staff, provides clear directions and guidelines to staff for project implementation and completion.
• Investigates patron and employee accidents.
• Reviews park Ranger reports and addressed any concerns documented within those reports.
• Coordinates emergency response and preparedness at the park and assists, as necessary, with regional and statewide response.
• Coordinates with outside contractors to supervise projects and ensure compliance with all OPRHP rules and protocols.
• Procures and purchases materials, supplies, tools, and equipment as necessary.
• Requests and schedules repairs, maintenance, and historic preservation activities, protecting historic assets within the park as required.
• Completes administrative reports and attends meetings as needed.
• Assists with and assigns staff for set up, coverage, break down and coordination of concerts and events.
• Works in partnership with local and state law enforcement, the community, and other stakeholders inside and outside the agency.

Performing other duties as assigned.

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