Park Supervisor 1 (NY HELPS) - Sam's Point Area - Minnewaska State Park Preserve

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Date Posted 07/20/26

Applications Due08/03/26

Vacancy ID220291

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NY HELPYes

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Supervisor 1 (NY HELPS) - Sams Point Area - Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade11

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $47695 to $58447 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 8:30AM - 5PM; The schedule and work shift for this position will vary. The candidate must be willing to work holiday, weekend, and occasional evening shifts as required.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Ulster

Street Address Sam's Point Area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve

400 Sam's Point Road

City Cragsmoor

StateNY

Zip Code12420

Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Manager 1, SG-18 at Sam's Point within Minnewaska State Park Preserve, the Park Supervisor 1, SG-11 is a working supervisor responsible for oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Visitor Center and land management of the area including: planning, directing and coordinating the operations, recreation activities and facilities; oversight of revenue collection, maintenance, safety, security, programming; and all other administrative and supervisory duties required to successfully operate the facility. The Park Supervisor serves as second-in-command of the facility and acts as first-in-command in the absence of the Park Manager 1. The selected candidate's duties include, but are not limited to:

• Implement policies and procedures developed by agency and senior management.
• Inspect and maintain grounds/facilities to ensure a safe and attractive environment for patrons and employees. This includes, but is not limited to grass cutting and trimming, restroom maintenance, tree pruning and removal, brush removal, painting, carriage road repairs, etc.
• Regularly inspect and evaluate facilities to determine the need for routine or emergency maintenance or major capital improvements.
• Ensure snow and ice removal from various parking areas and walkways has been completed to an adequate standard to maintain patron safety.
• Assist in planning, prioritizing, and supervising projects to improve facility conditions and operations.
• Supervise permanent, temporary, and seasonal personnel.
• Supervise the collection and security of park revenue and ensure appropriate internal controls are in place. Ensure receipts are appropriately recorded and deposited into accounts.
• Monitor inventory and make purchases for materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Schedule and assign work, providing clear directions and guidelines. Inspects work to ensure it is completed within allotted time frames and in accordance with codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Assist with development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, tractors, mowers, chainsaws, and other small engine equipment.
• Assist in building and repairing carriage roads, park roads, parking lot repairs, paths, picnic tables, benches, and park equipment.
• Plan, assign, and assist with the completion of work projects, develop, and implement programs and services for the public, and perform various administrative duties.
• Responsible for coordinating weekend/holiday parking operations including oversight of reservation system
• Coordinate logistical aspects of routine programs, recreation activities and special events, including security, admissions, transportation, traffic flow, and cleanup.
• Respond to and work with community groups and organizations regarding facility use requests.
• Receive, investigate, and respond to patron and employee complaints keeping manager apprised.
• Implement and coordinate emergency preparedness and response procedures for patrons and employees.
• Operate equipment effectively, safely and efficiently and oversee that correct maintenance practices are conducted during park carriage road restoration work. May operate machinery such as trucks, chainsaws, tractors, etc.
• Review maintenance requests and assess materials, equipment, and labor requirements.
• Position may require working in inclement weather.
• Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
• Assist in other areas of park operations as needed.

Minimum Qualifications If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. Candidates must be reachable on the Park Supervisor 1 open-competitive or transition eligible list. to be considered for appointment. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment or reinstatement by one of the following qualifications:

If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.

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 1. three years of experience in the construction, operation, or maintenance of a park, recreational facility, or campus; one year of this experience must be at a supervisory level;

Or 2. an associates or higher level degree or 60 college semester credit hours AND one year of supervisory experience in the construction, operation or maintenance of a park, recreational facility, or campus.*

• 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.

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 (https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home). If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

• If verifiable, we will accept and pro-rate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

If you are a veteran or an individual with a disability and would like to apply for the Department of Civil Service's 55-b/c Program, please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/ for more information.

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.

Reassignment Qualifications:

Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Park Supervisor 1, SG-11; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Park Supervisor 1, SG-11 eligible list for this location, if one exists.

Provisional Qualifications:

In the absence of an eligible list(s) with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be meet the following minimum qualifications:

Either 1. three years of experience in the construction, operation, or maintenance of a park, recreational facility, or campus;* one year of this experience must be at a supervisory level;

Or 2. an associates or higher level degree or 60 college semester credit hours AND one year of supervisory experience in the construction, operation or maintenance of a park, recreational facility, or campus.*

• 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.

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 (https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home). If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

• If verifiable, we will accept and pro-rate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.

70.1 Transfer Qualifications:

At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as Park Manager 2, SG-18 or higher. The service must be in a title that Civil Service has deemed transfer eligible to the position.

Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer 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 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 to work holiday, weekend, and occasional evening shifts as required.

BENEFITS:

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

Paid Time Off:

• CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.

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

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Sheila McCaffrey

Telephone

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Office Of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

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 at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdf

or scan the QR code below.

Please forward your application and resume to Sheila McCaffrey at employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line "Park Supervisor 1 - Sam's Point at Minnewaska - Item #7994". If you have any questions concerning the position, please email Sheila.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.

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