NY HELP Yes
Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Park Supervisor 2 (NY HELPS) Jones Beach State Park
Occupational Category Administrative or General Management
Salary Grade 14
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $56506 to $68630 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Variable shifts including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays, split shifts, and overtime as required. This will be discussed during the 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 The Park Supervisor 2, SG-14 will be located at Jones Beach State Park in the Long Island Region. The Park Supervisor 2 position will report directly to the Park Manager 1, SG-18 and provide operational and administrative support to park management staff as needed. Duties include, but are not limited to:Supervision and Staff Management:- Supervise permanent and seasonal staff engaged in maintenance and operations activities.- Recruit, train, schedule, assign tasks, and evaluate staff performance.- Monitor time and attendance, approve schedules, and ensure adequate staffing levels.- Conduct staff training and safety briefings.Maintenance and Operations Oversight:- Delegate routine maintenance, landscaping, special projects, and minor rehabilitation projects.- Inspect completed work to ensure tasks are performed safely and efficiently.- Oversee maintenance of facilities, buildings, grounds, and large-scale parking areas.- Troubleshoot building systems and coordinate referrals to skilled trades staff.Facility and Grounds Management:- Conduct routine inspections and initiate corrective actions.- Oversee landscaping, gardens, lawns, bike paths, and roadways.- Supervise vehicles and equipment operations.- Maintain stock of PPE and supplies and prepare procurement materials lists.Safety, Compliance, and Emergency Response:- Conduct safety inspections including fire extinguishers, AEDs, playgrounds, and facilities.- Ensure compliance with NYSDOH and NYSDEC regulations.- Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.- Coordinate emergency preparedness and response procedures.Administrative and Financial Responsibilities:- Maintain facility logs, fuel logs, and maintenance records.- Prepare administrative and operational reports.- Assist with revenue control, inventory management, and facility budgets.Public and Stakeholder Engagement:- Address patron complaints and ADA-related issues.- Provide professional customer service.- Coordinate with concessionaires, municipalities, and community groups.Special Events and Park Operations Support:- Support concerts, beachfront operations, parking, and Bandshell activities.- Assist with park-wide and regional special events.Duty Officer Responsibilities:- Coordinate parkwide operational activities in the absence of higher-level supervision.- Respond to emergencies and coordinate with various police agencies and emergency personnel.- Supervise staff during major events and incidents.
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS 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 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 associate's or higher level degree or 60 college semester credit hours AND two years as described in No. 1 above; one year of this experience must be at a supervisory level.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 fields, skating rink, campgrounds, golf courses, hiking trails, historic structures, marinas, picnic areas, playgrounds, recreation programs, swimming facilities or education, environmental or interpretive programming.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.**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.ELIGIBLE LIST QUALIFICATIONS:Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS:Candidates must be current New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation employees and have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Park Supervisor 2 to be eligible for reassignment.52.7 NON-COMPETITIVE PROMOTION (NCP) QUALIFICATIONS:As required by the New York State Department of Civil Service, we are posting for this position to determine if there are any qualified OPRHP employees interested in a permanent appointment to the position. If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in the position who meet the promotion minimum qualifications, a permanent appointment can be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. The minimum qualifications for the 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.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.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. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective 6/12/25 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.
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.- Ability to work variable schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.- Strong verbal and written communication skills.- Demonstrated leadership and training ability.Additional Information:Duties may vary based on operational needs and seasonal demands. The candidate must be flexible and willing to assist with park-wide and region-wide emergency operations and events 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 LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.Appointees who work in Nassau County will receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.
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 NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
City West Babylon
State NY
Zip Code 11702
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 at https://parks.ny.gov/employmentApplications can be submitted by email to: LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.govPlease use the email subject line: Park Supervisor 2 - VID210216.Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.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.
