Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Manager 1 (Marine)

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 75%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday-Thursday

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Seneca

Street Address Sampson State Park – Finger Lakes Region

6040-6144 NY-96A

City Romulus

StateNY

Zip Code14541

Job Specifics

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will report to the Senior Marine Services Representative, located in the Marine Services Bureau, Albany Office, Albany, New York. The incumbent will manage the New York State buoyage system on Statewide waterways, develop, manage and deliver the B.O.A.T (Employee Boat Operator and Training Program) and the Asset Inventory and Surplus (AIS) program. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Management of the NYS Buoyage System including installation, maintenance, repairs, and removal.
• Collaboration with multiple stakeholders including the U.S. Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, as well as various lake associations and private marinas to ensure navigational aids are appropriately placed.
• Interpret and implement applicable sections of the Code of Federal Regulations to ensure standardization of buoyage utilized throughout NYS waterways.
• Read and interpret navigation charts to accurately place 2600+ buoys and other navigation aids in assigned waterways in accordance with the “New York State Guidelines for the Placement of Aids to Navigation”.
• Train personnel in U.S. Coast Guard and agency safety requirements for use of equipment and operation of vehicles, trailers, boats, etc.
• Coordinate travel, including documentation, to various statewide waterways.
• Ensure vessels, trailers, vehicles, and other machinery are utilized and maintained in accordance with policy
• Fabricate cement anchors and counterweights using proper mixing ratios and bending/cutting of rebar.
• Supervise operation of the two Navigation Aids warehouses, grounds, and fleet.
• Development and management of the Boat Operator and Training (BOAT) Program from OPRHP employees.
• Collaborate with the Health and Safety Bureau to align materials, record-keeping, and certificates earned with current internal OPRHP trainings.
• Collaborate with Park Managers and Regional Safety Managers to assess their training needs, including number of employees needing training and schedule optimization.
• Prepare and assemble training materials including A/V equipment, operational vessels, secured training areas on the water, lecture materials for the employees and proper classroom space.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and recordkeeping procedures to properly manage the training program.
• Management of the Marine Services Bureau Asset Inventory and Surplus (AIS) Program which includes identifying aging assets, coordinating transport of assets, and completing appropriate paperwork
• Work closely with OPRHP Fleet management to ensure proper documentation and record keeping
• Compiles monthly credit card statements and equipment use reports for operations.
• Prepares budget for Navigation Aide Unit NPS (Non-Personal Services) needs.
• Monitors budget expenditures on a regular basis
• Prepares weekly, monthly, and yearly work schedules and schedules and assigns work to employees as required.

Minimum Qualifications Six years of administration (business, personnel, finance), capital or operational planning, recreational programming, public relations/visitor services, or maintenance experience that must also include:

*Two years as a supervisor; and

*Two years of experience in operating or maintaining motorized vessels, which must include reading navigational charts, operating GPS equipment, or maintaining buoys or boat engines; or maintaining docks or marinas; and

*Possession of valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential such as an Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV), or higher, for a minimum of two years; valid OPRHP Joint Pilot and Engineer license, or higher, for a minimum of two years; and

*Completion of NYS Safe Boating course.

College education may substitute on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of general (non-supervisory) experience; a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field may substitute for four years of general (non-supervisory) experience.

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 or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. Candidates are responsible for the fee. This information can be found at:
http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:

• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to perform medium physical labor.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Must possess a valid NYS Driver License.
• Must be capable of operating heavy machinery, including vessels, trailers, and heavy equipment trucks.

BENEFITS:

Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:

• PEF - 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
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 Leave

To learn more, visit:
https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

How to Apply

Name Personnel Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATON PROCEDURE:

All interested candidates must submit a resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume, cover letter and Employment Application as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages and/or “the cloud.” 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: www.parks.ny.gov/employment.

Your application must be received by 4/21/26 submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include the Vacancy ID number and “Park Manager Marine” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in your not being considered for the position.

It is the responsibility of all candidates to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.