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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleRecreation Complex Manager 1

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 Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

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

County New York

Street Address Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park

679 Riverside Drive

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10031

Duties Description Under the supervision of a higher-level manager and the Park Administration team, the Recreation Complex Manager 1 supervises programs and operations within Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park. The incumbent’s duties include, but are not limited to:
• Identifies community recreational needs and works with the community, school groups and local government officials to develop and implement programs, schedules, and special events.
• Assigns staff, prepares schedules, supervises and evaluates the effectiveness of contractors and subordinate delivery of programs and or purchasing and contracts.
• Inspects, evaluates and assures the readiness and availability of equipment and facilities to meet requirements for scheduled activities. Supervises recreation and administrative staff and participates in recruitment and training.
• Develops and implements cleaning and routine maintenance schedules for complex staff; in conjunction with the maintenance supervisors, plans major repair and preventative projects.
• Assists higher level managers to plan and budget for equipment, repairs and supplies needed to support existing and planned programming & events; orders needed supplies and materials.
• Prepares, updates, and executes a comprehensive plan of preventative maintenance, maintenance and repair
of systems, structures, fixed equipment, and grounds at DF Riverbank State Park
• Requests needed repairs and ongoing maintenance and coordinates them to minimize adverse impact on customer services.
• Makes recommendations to higher level management for policies, procedures, training and facility improvements to enhance the customer experience and promote customer satisfaction.
• Assures that all Agency, Regional and Park standards for service delivery, customer service and employee conduct and performance are consistently met.
• Completes necessary purchasing requests and prepares and/or compiles any required supporting documentation.
• Works closely with volunteers, the community, and vendors to assure NYS Parks’ mission is always met.
• Covers scheduled Officer of the day shifts and inspects all complex staff reports, daily program schedule, cleaning, maintenance tasks performed by all complexes on scheduled OD shift.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• May serve as shift supervisor at complex or another complex as needed supervising programs and operations.

Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience, including 1 year of supervisory experience, directing an athletic, sports or recreation facility or program.

OR a bachelor’s degree in any field and two years of the general experience, including one year of supervisory experience.

Substitution- A master’s degree in park administration, recreation, physical education, fine arts, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.

*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

Additional Comments OPERATING 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. If not licensed at the time of appointment, the appointee must obtain a driver’s license without restrictions or conditions within the term of probation.
• This position is 40 hours per week. Weekend, holiday, and evening work is required as operational needs.
• Candidates should be well organized, possess excellent communication skills, and have computer skills requisite to fulfill the needs of the position such as proficiency in Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Candidates must possess effective communication skills and have the ability to understand written and/or verbal material and instructions.
• Candidate is expected to periodically support the New York City Region’s Park and operational needs, including special assignments at other parks and emergency management tasks as needed.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.


DOWNSTATE ADJUSTMENT: $4,000


BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
• Paid Time Off:
o PEF: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
o PEF: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
• Health Care Benefits:
o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• Additional Benefits:
o New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
o NYS Deferred Compensation
o Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
o Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
o 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.

Name NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 163 West 125th Street

17th Floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:

If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. The employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward these three required items by email to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov.

Application information should be emailed to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. You must include “REC COMPLEX MGR 1 – SG18 - ADMIN” in the title of your e-mail for consideration. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.