Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark Operations Manager 1 - Taconic Region
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $93659 to $118388 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description The Park Operations Manager 1 is a member of the Taconic Region Management Team and works closely with the Regional and Assistant Regional Directors to oversee the region. This position works with all managers in the region to guide operations. The incumbent will also be assigned some special projects within the Taconic Region. They will investigate complaints, seek resolutions, and assure all policies, rules and regulations are followed by staff and patrons.
The duties of this position will include but are not limited to the following:
• Supervise a group of facility managers in the Taconic Region
• Monitor overall operations at an assigned group of parks and sites
• Help plan and facilitate the allocation of SPIF funds for maintenance needs within the region
• Work with facility managers on park development plans; approve and regulate the use of park facilities
• Work with facility managers to identify equipment needs at their facilities and coordinate with the Regional Equipment Coordinator on procurement.
• Coordinate with Emergency Management on Sawyer Crew Requests and other deployments
• Work in partnership with many community groups for the benefit of the region
• Investigate complaints and seek resolutions
• Develop, implement, document, and coordinate emergency preparedness and response procedures and incidents
• Investigate accidents and take corrective actions
• Manage other projects 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:
52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Grade 23 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/.
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 qualifying service as a Park Manager 3, Park Manager 2, Maintenance Supervisor 4, Historic Site Manager A, or Historic Site Manager B. 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.
In order to be considered for appointment via non-competitive promotion, candidates serving in the established promotion field must not have failed or failed to take the last holding of the Park Operations Manager 1 exam, if said exam was held within the last four years.
Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.
Provisional Qualifications:
In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be meet the following minimum qualifications:
At least one year of qualifying service as a Park Manager 3, Park Manager 2, Maintenance Supervisor 4, Historic Site Manager A, or Historic Site Manager B.
The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.
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 1; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Park Operations Manager 1 eligible list for this location.
Additional Comments If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.
Operational Needs:
• 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.
• May need to work beyond normal work hours and on weekends.
• Work schedule and travel may vary as required.
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.
Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam.
Note: 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/.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
625 Broadway
Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud."
Your application must be received by January 24, 2026 and submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Vacancy ID 206915 - Park Operations Manager 1 – Staatsburg” in the subject line of your email. 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. 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.