NY HELPYes

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Supervisor 1 (NY HELPS) - James Baird State Park

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade11

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $47956 to $58393 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Tuesday-Saturday, 7:00am-3:30pm.
Weekends, evenings & holiday shifts may be required.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Dutchess

Street Address James Baird State Park

280 Clubhouse Road

City Pleasant Valley

StateNY

Zip Code12569

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:
1. three years’ experience in the construction, operation, or maintenance of a park or 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.

*NY HELPS Qualifications:
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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.
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 an Park Supervisor 1, SG-11.

ELIGIBLE LIST APPOINTMENT:
Currently reachable on the Park Supervisor 1 eligible list.

55-b/c QUALIFICATIONS:
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.

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.

Duties Description As a Park Supervisor 1, duties include but are not limited to:
• Working under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent to plan, coordinate, and oversee the maintenance and operation of park-related functions.
• Assisting park administrative staff in purchasing by obtaining quotes, budget forecasting, and procuring supplies; preparing timecards and other payroll functions as assigned.
• Assisting patrons with booking pavilions and park events using Reserve America.
• Planning, assigning, and assisting with the completion of work projects.
• Developing and implementing programs and services for the public.
• Occasionally functioning as the first or second?in?command of the park if the park /complex management is not on-site.
• Recruiting, onboarding, providing orientation for, training and supervising new and subordinate staff as needed.
• Scheduling and assigning work as well as providing clear directions and guidelines for staff; inspecting work to ensure it is completed within allotted time frames and in accordance with codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Assisting staff in performing tasks and resolves conflict or performance related issues and completing performance evaluations and discussing performance expectations with employees in a timely manner.
• Assisting with development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs and reviewing maintenance requests and assesses materials, equipment, and labor requirements
• Developing weekly, monthly, and yearly work schedules and updating schedules as needed.
• Responding to and working with community groups and organizations regarding facility use requests; plans and schedules recreation activities and special events; coordinates logistics for routine programs and special events, including security, admissions, transportation, traffic flow, and cleanup.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• The selected candidate must be willing and able to work holidays and/or weekend shifts as required.
• Position may require working in inclement weather.
• 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.


BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Leave – leave benefits including:
• 13 days of paid vacation leave in the first year of employment with bonus days for additional years of service; 13 days annual paid holidays; five days annual paid personal leave; and 13 days of annual paid sick leave.
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 / Family Leave
Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

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

Name Kevin O'Brien

Telephone 845-452-6393

Fax

Email Address taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street James Baird State Park

280 Clubhouse Road

City Pleasant Valley

State NY

Zip Code 12569

Notes on ApplyingIt is the responsibility of applicants to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
If are interested in being considered for this position, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters, or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdf
All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. If you are interested in this vacancy, please forward your application and resume, if available, to taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “James Baird Park Supervisor 1.” If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact Kevin P. O’Brien, Golf Course Superintendent, (845) 452-6393