Park manager state park
NY HELP Yes
Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Park Manager 2 (NY HELPS) Taughannock Falls State Park
Occupational Category Administrative or General Management
Salary Grade 21
Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary Range From $78333 to $96764 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 5%
Workweek Variable
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7 AM
To 3:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Tompkins
Street Address Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock Blvd.City Trumansburg
State NY
Zip Code 14886
Duties Description Under the general supervision of the Park Manager 3, SG-23, the incumbent will plan, assign tasks, and assist with the overall supervision and administration of the facility as well as perform maintenance and operational duties. Duties include, but not be limited to:- Supervise permanent, seasonal and volunteers daily; prepare work schedule for staff.- Plans, schedules, and supervises daily maintenance and repair work on bathrooms, cabins, office buildings and other buildings.- Oversees the operation, maintenance, and repair of septic systems.- Trains and directs grounds maintenance crews on mowing and trimming equipment. - Maintains detailed records of maintenance schedules, inspections and equipment usage.- Procures all materials, services or equipment for projects in line with state procurement guidelines.- Assists the Park Manager 3 with budgeting, procurement, and seasonal staffing plans. - Assists in Park Office as needed.- Performs related duties as required.
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. *For the purposes of this examination, 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.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 (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.55-b/c Information:Current permanent non-competitive state employees certified eligible for the 55-b/c program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55-b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response and meet the minimum qualifications listed above.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.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
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 BENEFITS: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: 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:
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Kathie Notarfonzo
Telephone (607) 387-7041 ext. 111
Fax
Email Address [email protected]
Address
Street 2221 Taughannock Park Road
City Trumansburg
State NY
Zip Code 14886
Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications, agency 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 can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at Please forward your application and resume, if available, to Kathie Notarfonzo, Assistant Regional Director, 2221 Taughannock Park Road, Trumansburg, NY 14886 or to [email protected] by the date indicated below. If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact Kathie Notarfonzo at (607) 387-7041 ext. 111.It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
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