Park Supervisor 1 (NY HELPS) Cherry Plain State Park/ Saratoga

Job Description:

Park Supervisor 1 (NY HELPS) Cherry Plain State Park/ Saratoga

Description

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. 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.
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.
Reassignment Qualifications: Candidates must be current New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation employees and have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Park Supervisor 1 to be eligible for reassignment.
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

Duties Description

The Park Supervisor 1, SG-11 position is assigned to Cherry Plain State Park in the Saratoga/Capital Region. The position reports to the Park Manager 2 at Grafton Lakes State Park, SG-21, and serves as second in command for the facility. The Park Supervisor 1 will manage park operations at Cherry Plain State Park and assume management responsibility for the park in the absence of the Park Manager 2. They will also assist in overseeing Grafton Lakes State Park during the winter when Cherry Plain State Park is closed for the season.
The Park Supervisor 1 duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Administrative duties including budgeting, purchase requisitions, payroll, attendance, and revenue tracking, providing excellent customer service, fielding and remediating concerns and issues, and other administrative functions as assigned.
• Oversees building and grounds maintenance including campsites, picnic areas, restroom cleanliness and additional work projects as needed.
• Schedule, assign, and inspect work.
• Supervise permanent, temporary, and seasonal personnel, including scheduling, orientation, training, and evaluation.
• Complete performance evaluations and discuss performance expectations with employees in a timely manner.
• Manages Park systems including Aspira, pay stations, and Parkhub to ensure all are functioning properly.
• Works with environmental education staff to engage with community groups and organizations regarding facility use requests and developing and implementing programs and services for the public, including special events, recreation programs, and permitting.
• Plan and schedule recreation activities and special events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Additional Comments

• 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 willing and able to work a flexible schedule as required. The work schedule may change to accommodate operational needs.
• Position may require working in inclement weather.
• Must be able to lift, carry and/or move equipment or materials of different weights and sizes and be able to stand for long hours. Move to Duties
• Must be proficient with a computer - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
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: 10/03/24

Salary:

From $46306 to $56743 Annually