NY HELP Yes
Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Park Manager 1 - Jones Beach State Park (NY HELPS)
Occupational Category Administrative or General Management
Salary Grade 18
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Operational hours are varied. Specific scheduled will be discussed at the time of interview.
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 Nassau
Street Address Jones Beach State Park
City Wantagh
State NY
Zip Code 11793
Duties Description Located in Jones Beach State Park, this Park Manager 1 will be responsible for managing Payroll and Personnel staff in the Business Office and Central Revenue staff, which includes hiring, providing on-the-job training, and scheduling office coverage to ensure all shifts are adequately staffed and that there is ample coverage for special events and busy weekend daysDuties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Conducting in house agency mandated orientation/OER/Health & Safety trainings ensuring that deadlines are being met, and staff are aware of agency policies and protocols- Managing the Tour Fund for the facility- Managing all cash/credit card sales banks within the facility (this involves working closely with operational area management and their supervisors to ensure that all areas are supplied with adequate equipment and funds- Receiving and testing all POS equipment (currently ParkHub and Aspira)- Providing daily and weekly reporting to Albany and Headquarters- Tracking and following up on invoices to ensure revenue collection, providing invoices to organizations for collection of funds, and submitting and reconciling payments as needed- Completing and submitting refund requests to Headquarters for final approval and processing- Working with Albany/Headquarters on any credit card transaction disputes- Scheduling and conducting audits as necessary ensuring all regional requirements are met- Preparing reports, such as the overall park budget, ROA/ROA projections, and probationary/evaluation reports- Maintain small office and POS equipment; ensure all equipment resources are kept in working order and address any issues as needed to maintain a functioning department- Addressing any departmental employee conduct issues- Other related duties as needed
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 1. six years of experience working in a park or recreational facility within a park in any two of these functional areas: administration (business, personnel, finance); capital or operational planning; recreational programming; public relations/visitor services; maintenance; or environmental education/interpretation. This experience must have included two years of supervisory experience;Or 2. a bachelor's or higher-level degree in environmental education, environmental management, environmental policy, environmental sustainability, forestry, golf course management, historic preservation, natural resources management, park administration, park management or recreation management AND two years of supervisory experience working in a park or recreational facility within a park as described in any of the functional areas listed in option 1 above. 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.If three or fewer New York State OPRHP promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for a permanent non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT VIA ELIGIBLE LIST APPOINTMENT OR TRANSFER:Candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/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.If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
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 proficient with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience with Statewide Financial System, Asset Management System, Attendance, and Revenue programs is preferred but not required. - Must have the ability to follow directions and communicate with staff, public, and respond to patrons' concerns or complaints in an effective and positive manner.Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.Positions located within Nassau County, are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has recently covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025. Notification to employees regarding a change in their status is forthcoming. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Personnel Office
Telephone
Fax
Email Address longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street 625 Belmont Ave
City West Babylon
State NY
Zip Code 11704
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/regions/long-island/default.aspx.Please forward your application and resume to LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov. Please include "Park Manager 1 - Jones Beach" in the subject line. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to describe their experience accurately and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
