Park Manager ; NY HELPS Robert H. Treman State Park

Position: Park Manager 2 (NY HELPS) Robert H. Treman State Park
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 Ithaca-area parks, comprising Robert H. Treman State Park, Buttermilk Falls State Park, and Allan H. Treman State Park. In addition to supervisory and administrative tasks, the incumbent will perform daily maintenance and operational duties.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise permanent, seasonal and volunteers daily; prepare work schedule for staff.

• Plan, schedule, and supervise daily maintenance and repair work on bathrooms, cabins, office buildings and other buildings.

• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of septic systems.

• Train and direct grounds maintenance crews on mowing and trimming equipment.

• Maintain detailed records of maintenance schedules, inspections and equipment usage.

• Procure all materials, services or equipment for projects in line with state procurement guidelines.

• Assist the Park Manager 3 with budgeting, procurement, and seasonal staffing plans.

• Assist it in the Park Office as needed.

• Perform 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.

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