Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Manager 1 (NY HELPS) Jones Beach State Park

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

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 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Specific schedule will be discussed during the interview. Possible variable shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays and overtime as needed.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Nassau

Street Address Jones Beach State Park

City Wantagh

StateNY

Zip Code11793

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Manager 2, this Park Manager 1 serves as the first-line supervisor for all pool operational work units within the East and West Bathhouse pool complexes. This position is responsible for the planning, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of operational, maintenance, administrative, programmatic activities, and revenue producing functions within the pool complexes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery to the public.

The Park Manager 1 works collaboratively with and alongside other Park Manager 1 staff who oversee operational areas throughout Jones Beach State Park to ensure consistent management practices and coordinated park-wide operations. In addition, the Park Manager 1 supervises and oversees operational and recreational facilities within their assigned areas of responsibility.

In the absence of higher-level management staff, the Park Manager 1 provides park-wide supervisory coverage and serves as the Officer of the Day (OD), ensuring overall park operations remain safe, clean, and responsive to patron needs. This position is expected to carry out park-wide supervisory duties to maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment for all park patrons.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

Operational Management and Supervision:
• Serve as first in command for all pool operational work units within the East and West Bathhouse pool complexes.
• Collaborate with lifeguard supervisory staff and operational personnel to coordinate all aspects of pool and facility operations, including admissions, cash handling, and point-of-sale systems.
• Plan, schedule, implement, and evaluate operational and maintenance activities to ensure facilities are maintained in a safe and efficient manner.
• Develop and implement operational plans to meet patron needs for facilities and programming, modifying plans as necessary.

Maintenance and Facilities Oversight:
• Inspect pool complexes, landscaped areas, and buildings to identify maintenance and repair needs and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and review maintenance requests to assess materials, equipment, and labor requirements.
• Evaluate work requests and schedule personnel, materials, and equipment to complete job assignments.
• Prepare project cost estimates and timelines and instruct staff on work techniques, equipment uses, and safety precautions, including OSHA requirements.
• Coordinate with maintenance supervisors and staff to assign and monitor skilled and unskilled maintenance work and ensure timely completion.

Administrative and Fiscal Responsibilities:
• Prepare requisitions for purchasing materials, supplies, and equipment; monitor inventory and maintain records.
• Prepare and maintain reports related to attendance, personnel, work progress, and operational activities.
• Monitor and ensure documentation of unusual or serious incidents in accordance with agency standards.
• Review written communications generated within the area of responsibility and take corrective action as needed.

Staff Supervision and Training:
• Supervise permanent and seasonal staff to ensure efficient operations and adherence to agency policies and procedures.
• Direct the training, development, deployment, evaluation, and day-to-day supervision of staff.
• Ensure staff (park-wide) are trained in safety procedures, emergency protocols, and operational standards.

Programs, Permits, and Special Events:
• Coordinate logistical aspects of routine programs and special events, including security, admissions, pedestrian traffic flow, and cleanup.
• Coordinate temporary maintenance and operational support for special events.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review recreational programs within the park complex.
• Manage and approve park permits in coordination with administrative management.
• Oversee and manage the regional Learn-to-Swim Program for the Long Island Region.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS QUALIFICATIONS:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency LimitedPlacement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).**
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Either 1. six years of experience** working in a park, recreational facility, or campus* in any two of these functional areas: administration (business, personnel, finance); capital or operational planning; recreational programming; public relations/visitor services; maintenance; or environmental education/interpretation. This experience must have included two years of supervisory experience;

Or 2. 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 two years of supervisory experience working in a park, recreational facility, or campus* as described in any of the functional areas listed in option 1 above.

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 include but are not limited to accounting, anthropology, archaeology, biology (all majors), business, history, hospitality, physical education, recreation therapy and sports management.

SUBSTITUTION: An associate degree*** in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree*** in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree*** in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate*** in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.

*A park, recreational facility, or campus is defined as a location that offers at least three of the following elements: athletic fields, skating rink, 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.

**If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer 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 and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the NYS Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service. This information can also be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

ELIGIBLE LIST QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.

Transfer Opportunity: Candidates must be current New York State employees and have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Reassignment Qualifications:
You must be a current New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) employee with one year of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/55-c service as a Park Manager 1, SG-18.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has recently covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024, and June11, 2025. Notification to employees regarding a change in their status is forthcoming. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective 6/12/25 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.

Additional Comments 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.
• Must be willing and able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Work schedule may change to accommodate operational needs.
• Must possess strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of facility operations, maintenance practices, safety regulations, and public programming
• Ability to supervise staff, manage operations, prepare reports, and coordinate large-scale programs and events

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

Paid Time Off:
• 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.

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

Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

Appointees who work in Nassau County will receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

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 West Babylon

State NY

Zip Code 11702

 

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 or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website https://parks.ny.gov/regions/long-island/default.aspx.

Applications can be submitted by email to: LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov

Please use the email subject line: Park Manager 1 - VID210219.
Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to describe their experience accurately and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.