Park Supervisor 1 (NY HELPS) Thousand Islands

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.

Duties Description

Under the direction of a park manager, this position will serve as the on-site supervisor at Long Point State Park supervising the daily maintenance and operations at this facility. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Conduct site assessments to determine work projects at Long Point or other parks within the complex; prioritize and justify need for each project.
• Plan, schedule and direct minor rehabilitation and construction projects.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Review maintenance requests and assess materials, equipment, and labor requirements; make purchases as necessary and in accordance with purchasing guidelines.
• 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.
• Perform administrative duties in support of the facility.
• Receive, investigate, and reply to patron or employee complaints.
• Monitor inventory and requisitions materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Prepare various reports including attendance, revenue, personnel, hazard tree assessments, equipment and fuel reports, work progress reports, and Department of Health reports.
• Assist with budget preparation and justification.
• Plan and provide programs and services to the public.
• Plan and schedule recreation activities and special events.
• Coordinate logistical aspects of routine programs and special events, including security, admissions, transportation, traffic flow, and cleanup.

Additional Comments

OPERATING NEEDS:
• 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 possess or be able to obtain USDA Forest Service National Sawyer Training certification in Bucking/Limbing and Directional Felling within the probationary period term or at the next available training as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Grade C Water Certification within the probationary period 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.

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: 09/17/24

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Three Mile Bay, New York United States View Map