Park Manager 2 - Long Island City, United States - Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

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Long Island City, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Minimum Qualifications

For Permanent Non-Competitive NY HELPS Appointment:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Promotion Qualifications:

Must be a qualified employee of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and have one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive, or 55 b/55-c service as a Park Manager 1, Historic Site Manager C, Recreation Complex Manager 1, Recreation Complex Manager 2, Golf Course Manager 2, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Golf Course Superintendent 1, Building Restoration Specialist, Maintenance Supervisor 3, Maintenance Supervisor 4, or Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor.

Open Competitive Qualifications:

Seven years of experience working in a park, recreational facility, or campus* including two years of managerial experience;**OR 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.**Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not limited to: working at a gym, ski area/resort, and sport stadiums.

Examples of non-qualifying degrees for the purposes of these examinations include but are not limited to: accounting, anthropology, archaeology, biology (all majors), business, history, hospitality, physical education, recreation therapy and sports management.

If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate parttime and volunteer experience.

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.

Duties Description

Under the supervision of a higher-level manager, the Park Manager 2 supervises programs and operations within Gantry Plaza State Park.

The incumbent performs the following duties:

Identifies community recreational needs and works with the community, school groups, local government officials or friends groups to develop and implement programs, schedules, and special events.
Assigns, schedules, supervises and evaluates the effectiveness of contractors and staff.
Inspects, evaluates and assures the readiness and availability of equipment and facilities to meet requirements for scheduled activities.
Supervises recreation and administrative staff and participates in recruitment and training programs.
Inspects cleaning and maintenance of the parks grounds.
In conjunction with other maintenance staff and the Park Director 2, plans major repairs and preventative projects; implements cleaning and routine maintenance schedules.
Assists higher level managers to plan and budget for equipment, repairs and supplies needed to support existing and planned programming & events; orders needed supplies and materials.
Requests needed repairs and ongoing maintenance and coordinates them to minimize adverse impact on customer services; makes recommendations to higher level management for policies, procedures, training and facility improvements to enhance the customer experience and promote customer satisfaction.
Assures that all Agency, Regional and Park standards for service delivery, customer service and employee conduct and performance are consistently met.
Prepares, updates, and executes a comprehensive plan of preventative maintenance, regular maintenance and repair for systems, structures, fixed equipment, and grounds at Gantry Plaza State Park.
Coordinates with higher level management and regional capital facilities staff, as directed, to assure that priority needs for maintenance and repair are promptly identified and addressed in a manner which avoids disruption of park operations to the greatest extent feasible.
Completes necessary purchasing requests and prepares and/or compiles any required supporting documentation.
Evaluates park facilities for energy conservation and sustainable operations.
Sets standards, and assigns tasks based on the daily operational needs of the park.
Works closely with volunteers, the community, and vendors to assure NYS Parks' mission is always met.
Carries out other related duties and responsibilities as assigned; may also serve as shift supervisor for all programs and operations.