Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark Manager 2 (NY HELPS) - Connetquot River State Park
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $78333 to $96764 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Under the direction of Regional Management, the Park Manager 2 will serve as first in command for Connetquot River State Park Preserve. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Working in collaboration with their direct supervisor and Regional Management to coordinate all aspects of park operation and administration. Including but not limited to: Freshwater fishing operations and the historic trout hatchery, facility and trail maintenance, special events and interpretive programs, Friends Group coordination, health and safety, incident management, and communication.
• Plan, assign, and assist with the creation and completion of projects for the operation, maintenance, and development of the facility.
• Directly supervise, recruit, hire, train, and evaluate seasonal and permanent staff to ensure that assigned tasks are completed correctly, safely and in a timely fashion.
• Schedule work assignments, assign appropriate staff, and provide clear directions, training, and guidelines to staff for project implementation and completion.
• Identify facility staffing and material needs, and plan, project, and monitor facility budgets to ensure that they remain within approved allocations, oversee facility purchases and monitor to ensure that agency policies and procedures are followed.
• Identify capital facility needs and work with Regional Management and the Capital District on prioritization and implementation.
• Inspect and assess the condition of equipment, grounds, and infrastructure, and ensure maintenance needs are identified, and work is scheduled in a timely manner.
• Implement agency and regional policies and procedures to ensure that agency goals and priorities are effectively met for the facility.
• Oversee revenue collection operations throughout the facility, and ensure that all agency policies, procedures, and reporting are followed.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS or 55-b/c Qualifications:
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 open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Either A. seven years of experience working in a park, recreational facility, or campus* including two years of managerial experience;**
Or B. 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 three years of experience working within a park, recreational facility, or campus* including two years of managerial experience.**
*a park, recreational facility, or campus is defined as a location that offers at least three of the following elements: athletic facilities, 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.
**Managerial experience is defined as directing or administering at least three of the following functional areas within a park, recreational facility, or campus: administration (business, personnel, finance); environmental education/interpretation; maintenance; planning; programming; or public relations/visitor services. Your application must clearly describe your managerial experience in three functional areas.
If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
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.
Subsequent 55-b/c Qualifications:
A subsequent 55-b/c appointment may be considered if you have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service and have a current Civil Service 55-b/c letter of eligibility.
Eligible List Qualifications:
Currently reachable on the Park Manager 2 eligible lists.
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 2, SG-21.
52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in a title eligible for transfer.
For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/
Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be willing to keep current on all mandated safety trainings including First Aid and CPR/AED.
• Must be proficient with MS Outlook, Word and Excel. Experience with Statewide Financial System, Asset Management System, Attendance and Revenue programs is preferred but not required.
• Must have the ability to follow directions and communication in a positive manner with staff and the public.
• This position requires the candidate to be available weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
PAID TIME OFF:
• M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• M/C: Annual professional leave 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)
• Family Leave
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Positions located within Suffolk County, are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.
Additional Comments:
For the duration of the **NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a permanent, 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 (within one year of permanent appointment), 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.
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 June 11, 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.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
625 Belmont Avenue
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
Please forward your application and resume to NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, 625 Belmont Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704, or LongIsland.Employment@parks.ny.gov. Please include “PM2 - Connetquot - VID:195438 ” in the subject line. Electronic submissions are encouraged.
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.
POSTING DATE: 8/13/25 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 8/27/25
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency