NY HELP Yes
Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Park Supervisor 1 (NY HELPS) Jones Beach State Park
Occupational Category Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade 11
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $51695 to $62447 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation 8 hour day/ Schedule may vary seasonally
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 New York
Street Address Jones Beach State Park
City Wantagh
State NY
Zip Code 11793
Duties Description Under the direction of a higher-level supervisor, his Park Supervisor 1 will be assigned to one of Jones Beach State Park's four operational areas: West End, West Bathhouse, Central Mall and the East End. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:- Assist the area manager with the supervision of staff; schedule, train, equip, assign, and work alongside staff to accomplish a variable list of routine and special projects on a daily basis. Coordinate the planning, preparation, and operation of special events. - Complete regular formal and informal inspections of the facility, complete and submit work orders, and coordinate with park maintenance staff to repair deficiencies in a timely manner.- Work closely with park staff, concession management, police, fire, and ambulance services to ensure prompt and effective responses to emergencies. Promptly notify Park Management of any incidents, and complete required incident reports.- Identify the need for materials, equipment, or services; and with the approval of Park Management follow proper procurement procedures to obtain these items or services. Must be able to acquire valid quotes, follow all agency guidelines, and complete required purchasing paperwork.- Have a working knowledge of the equipment. Inspect equipment, plan preventative maintenance schedules, and coordinate with service and repair mechanics to effect timely repairs.- Actively and effectively inspect and monitor concession operations under your supervision to ensure established park standards are being met.- Assist the area manager with staff development, mandatory training, affirmative action. monitor employee performance, evaluations, and corrective measures including fair and appropriate application of disciplinary procedures.- Assist with directing the operations of a number of revenue producing locations & special recreational programs; train and deploy staff; Identify problems and initiate corrective action as needed.- Initiate, monitor, and review written communications for compliance, accuracy, timeliness, and conciseness. Ex. schedules, revenue reports, etc.- Implement the training of subordinate staff in the standard procedures governing park and maintenance operations, equipment operation, and safety. Regularly follows up with staff to ensure that standard procedures are adhered to, and that work proceeds in a safe and efficient fashion.- Function as the Duty Officer in the absence of higher-level supervision including: - Coordination of activities of the operational staff of all operational area with park wide supervision. - Respond to emergencies which occur throughout the facility and coordination with police, emergency personnel, etc. - Assist in coordination of park staff with special events including Jones Beach Theater concert parking, beach front band shell activities, and other special events as needed.
Minimum Qualifications For Permanent Competitive Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on an appropriate active Civil Service eligible list or eligible for transfer, reassignment, or reinstatement in accordance with Civil Service Law. For Permanent Non-Competitive NY HELPS Appointment: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 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 associate's 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. 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.Note: If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
Additional Comments SALARY INFROMATION:The hiring rate listed combines the statutory hiring rate for CSEA SG-11 ($47,695) with the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). Similarly, the job rate posted is a combination of the statutory job rate ($58,447) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).OPERATING NEEDS:- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.- Ability to work variable shifts including but not limited to: day and night on a regular basis as needed; variable pass days including split pass days; overtime as required.- Effectively communicate through verbal and written communication with management, staff, concessionaires, patrons, contractors, vendors, special event coordinators, Police, emergency personnel, government officials, etc.- Ability to lead by example and conduct training sessions.BENEFITS:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:Holiday & Paid Time OffVacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Leave - leave benefits including:13 days of paid vacation leave in the first year of employment with bonus days for additional years of service; 13 days annual paid holidays; five days annual paid personal leave; and 13 days of annual paid sick leave.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 costAdditional 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 / Family LeaveLearn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.*NY HELPS PROGRAM:For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a permanent 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. 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 covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025. 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 June 12, 2025 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.
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Name Personnel Office
Telephone
Fax
Email Address LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Long Island Administrative Headquarters
Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave
City Babylon,
State NY
Zip Code 11702
Notes on Applying All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or "the cloud". Your application must be received by August 14, 2026, and submitted via email to: LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.govPlease use the emails subject line: Park Supervisor 1 - 221050Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position. 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.Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEP OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.
