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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Park Supervisor 2 - Peebles Island State Park

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 14

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $54860 to $66634 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Tuesday -Saturday, 7:30 am -4:00 pm

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 Saratoga

Street Address Peebles Island State Park

1 Delaware Avenue North

City Cohoes

State NY

Zip Code 12047

Minimum 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 1. four 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 two years as described in No. 1 above; one year of this experience must be at a supervisory level.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.Examples of Non-Qualifying degrees include but not limited to: accounting, anthropology, archaeology, biology, business, history, horticulture, hospitality, physical education, recreation therapy and sports management.52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications: If 3 or fewer qualified Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Park Supervisor 1s respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified candidates without further examination. The minimum qualifications for NCP appointment are:One year of permanent competitive or 55b/55c service as a Park Supervisor 1. Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.Additional Comments: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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In June 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.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.**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.

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Saratoga Spa Park Manager, Park Supervisor 2 is a working supervisor responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the maintenance and operations activities at Peebles Island State Park. The Park Supervisor 2 performs a variety of administrative duties; planning, assigning, and assisting with the completion of work projects; developing and implementing programs and services for the public. The Park Supervisor 2’s duties will include but are not limited to the following:• Supervising and performing administrative duties in support of the facility; preparing various reports, including attendance, personnel, and work progress reports.• Planning, scheduling, implementing, evaluating, and supervising work projects, including the maintenance, repair, and construction of developed areas of the park including buildings, park features, grounds care, or other structures and landscaped zones.• Inspecting landscaped areas and buildings to identify repair needs, recommending corrective action, resolving work problems, evaluating work progress, and identifying additional needs for attention.• Developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs, reviewing maintenance requests, and assessing materials, equipment, and labor requirements.• Serving as a working supervisor who may also participate directly in project work as needed to guide staff. • Evaluating work requests and scheduling materials, equipment, and personnel to complete job assignments.• Preparing project cost estimates and timelines; and instructing subordinates in work techniques, use of equipment, and safety precautions and requirements.• Operating vehicles and other power equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of the park, including, but not limited to trucks, chainsaws, bobcats, tractors, etc.• Preparing requisitions for purchasing materials and supplies and other documentation.• Monitoring inventory and requisitions materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.• Coordinating logistical aspects of routine programs and special events, including security, admissions, transportation, traffic flow, and cleanup.• Coordinating temporary maintenance work for special events. • Attending and conducting meetings as needed to plan work projects; working cooperatively with other agencies and organizations to accomplish park objectives.• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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. • Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule as required. The work schedule may change to accommodate operational needs. • Position may require working in inclement weather.• Must have ability to read and understand written and/or verbal material and instructions.• Must be able to lift, carry and/or move equipment or materials of different weights and sizes and be able to stand for long hours. • Must be proficient with a computer – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.• Must have strong communication and organizational skills.BENEFITS:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:• Paid Time Off:o CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays. • Health Care Benefits:o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programso Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost• Additional Benefits:o New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membershipo NYS Deferred Compensationo Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bondso Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)o Paid Parental / Family LeaveTo 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 Alan Trepper (Park Manager 2)

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Saratoga Spa State Park

19 Roosevelt Drive

City Saratoga Springs

State NY

Zip Code 12866

Notes on Applying If 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/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdfPlease forward your application and resume, if available, within (10) business days of the posting of this notice to Alan Trepper, Park Manager 2, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Resumes may also be emailed to: Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov.All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs. POSTING DATE: May 16, 2024 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: May 31, 2024Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency