Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Operations Manager 3 - Long Island Region

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $119283 to $149682 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Suffolk

Street Address Long Island Regional Headquarters

City Babylon

StateNY

Zip Code11702

Job Specifics

Duties Description The duties of this position will include but are not limited to the following:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Regional Director, assist with overseeing all aspects of Regional Operations.
• Oversee Regional Maintenance and SPIF to coordinate and prioritize projects, establish budgets, and track expenditures.
• Works with the Assistant Regional Director to review and prioritize the Region's equipment needs. Oversee the regional Fleet Management operation and manage the procurement process for new equipment and vehicles.
• Oversees and supervises Regional Safety Manager and the Regional Health
and Safety office, along with all aspects of emergency operations and response.
• Assist Regional Management with large scale events such as Fourth of July
fireworks, concerts, and the Jones Beach Air Show to ensure best operational practices are in place.
• Works closely with the Capital Facilities unit and Codes Division to coordinate regional construction projects.
• Travel throughout the region as needed to implement programs
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:

Reassignment Qualifications:
Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Park Operations Manager 3. If you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Park Operations Manager 3 eligible list for this location, if one exists.

52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:
To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation promotion field and have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Park Operations Manager 1 or Park Operations Manager 2, or at least two years of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Park Manager 3. If 3 or fewer qualified NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation eligible promotional employees respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified employees without further examination.

Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.

52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Grade 27 or higher. The service must be in a title that Civil Service has deemed transfer eligible to the position.

Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

Additional Comments Operational Needs:
• At the time of appointment and as a condition for continued employment, you must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
• May need to work beyond normal work hours, on weekends and holidays.

Salary Information:
Starting salary is $119,283. The salary indicated includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for M/C M-3 ($115,283) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).
Similarly, the job rate posted ($149,682) is a combination of the statutory job rate ($145,682) and Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).

Benefits:
The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

Paid Time Off:
• M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• M/C: Eligible for unlimited days of professional leave to participate in professional development, but at the supervisor’s discretion.

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

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.

How to Apply

Name Personnel Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address LongIsland.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

City Babylon

State NY

Zip Code 11702

 

Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by June 16, 2026 and submitted via email to LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov

Please use the email subject line: Park Operations Manager 3 - VID217240
Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

It is the responsibility of each applicant 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. We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.

Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.