Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark Supervisor 1 (NY HELPS) Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $47695 to $58447 Annually
"Other" Explanation 8 hour day/ Variable schedule may vary seasonally
Workday
Duties Description Under the direction of a park manager, this position will serve as the on-site supervisor at Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park and will serve as the crew chief over permanent, temporary and seasonal staff. Duties will include but not be limited to the following:
Office duties:
- Assist with interviewing perspective employees, training new hires and supervising lower-level employees
- Prepares various reports including Attendance, Revenue (SFS/BETS), NPS budget, Event permits
- Reviews timecards, sign in sheets and schedules for accuracy
- Works with community groups and organizations regarding facility use requests for special events
- Assists with coordination of logistical aspects of both routine programs and special events including scheduling, planning and setup (staffing, security, traffic flow and cleanup)
- Receives and replies to patron complaints/concerns in person both in person and on the phone
- Assigns emergency work in absence of manager/supervisor
- Monitors inventory of office supplies, tools and equipment
- Reviews maintenance requests and submits appropriate work orders as needed
- All other duties as assigned
Maintenance duties:
- General Park maintenance to include but not limited to Bathroom cleaning, Trash removal and Snow removal
- Setup/Breakdown for events in the park
- Assist staff in performing tasks, Crowd control/lane keeping
- Assists with coordination of maintenance work for special events
- Assigns work as needed/Inspects afterwards to ensure completion
- Elevator operator as needed also communicates with elevator maintenance contractor to schedule routine and emergency maintenance calls and Troubleshoots elevator issues.
- All other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications For Permanent Competitive Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on an appropriate active Civil Service eligible list or eligible for transfer, reassignment, or reinstatement in accordance with Civil Service Law.
For Permanent Non-Competitive *NY HELPS Appointment:
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 minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
1. three years’ experience in the construction, operation, or maintenance of a park or recreational facility within a park; ** one year of this experience must be at a supervisory level.
Or 2. an associate's or higher-level degree in construction management, construction technology, environmental education, environmental management, environmental policy, environmental sustainability, forestry, natural resources management, park administration, park management, recreation management or turfgrass management
AND one year of supervisory experience in the construction, operation or maintenance of a park or recreational facility within a park. **
**a park or recreational facility within a park is defined as a location that offers at least three of the following elements: ballfields, campgrounds, golf courses, hiking trails, historic structures, marinas, picnic areas, playgrounds, recreation programs, swimming facilities or education, environmental or interpretive programming. You must clearly list this information on your application.
Note: If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a 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, 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.
Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be able to supervise employees
• Must be able to communicate in writing and comprehend written material.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must have the ability to lift, carry and/or move equipment or materials of different weights and sizes and the ability to stand for long hours.
• Must be able to act independently with a minimum of direct supervision.
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.
Positions located within Dutchess County, are also eligible to receive an additional $2,000 annual Mid-Hudson adjustment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
81 Haviland Road
Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the Agency’s operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters, via the agency’s internal intranet site, or by downloading an application from either scanning the QR code or visiting the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website link below:
https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdf
Please forward your application and resume to Taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov with the Subject line “Park Supervisor 1 – Walkway Over the Hudson” or mail your application and resume to:
Brian Bishop
Park Manager
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
81 Haviland Road
Highland, NY 12528
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.
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.
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, STEP 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.