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 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.

**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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

***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.

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Transfer Opportunity: Candidates must be current New York State employees and have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Park Managers, the Park Supervisor 1 is a second-in-command supervisor responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the maintenance and operations activities at Saratoga Spa State Park. The Park Supervisor 1 will act as the supervisor for the facility's pool operations and maintenance between April and September. The Park Supervisor 1 performs a variety of administrative duties; planning, assigning, and assisting with the completion of work projects; developing and implementing programs and services for the public; and may occasionally function as second-in-command when needed. The Park Supervisor 1 duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Planning, scheduling, implementing, evaluating, and supervising work projects, including the maintenance, repair, and construction of developed areas of the park including buildings, park features, grounds care, or other structures and landscaped zones.
• Inspecting landscaped areas and buildings to identify repair needs, recommending corrective action, resolving work problems, evaluating work progress, and identifying additional needs for attention.
• Developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs, reviewing maintenance requests, and assessing materials, equipment, and labor requirements.
• Evaluating work requests and scheduling materials, equipment, and personnel to complete job assignments.
• Preparing project cost estimates and timelines; and instructing subordinates in work techniques, use of equipment, and safety precautions and requirements.
• Ensuring the proper handling, storage, use, and disposal of pool chemicals.
• Operating vehicles and other power equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of the park, including, but not limited to trucks, chain saws, bobcats, tractors, etc.
• Preparing requisitions for purchasing materials and supplies and other documentation.
• Monitoring inventory and requisitions materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Coordinating logistical aspects of routine programs and special events including security, admissions, transportation, traffic flow, and cleanup.
• Coordinating temporary maintenance work for special events.
• Assists with concert operations (Parking, Traffic Control, Emergency Management)
• Attending and conducting meetings as needed to plan work projects; working cooperatively with other agencies and organizations to accomplish park objectives.
• Supervising and performing administrative duties in support of the facility; preparing various reports, including attendance, personnel, and work progress reports.
• Serving as a working supervisor who may also participate directly in project work as needed to guide staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule as required. The work schedule may change to accommodate operational needs.
• Position may require working in inclement weather.
• Must have ability to read and understand written and/or verbal material and instructions.
• Must be able to lift, carry and/or move equipment or materials of different weights and sizes and be able to stand for long hours.
• Must be proficient with a computer - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Must have strong communication and organizational skills.

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
• Paid Time Off:
o CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• Health Care Benefits:
o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• Additional Benefits:
o New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
o NYS Deferred Compensation
o Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
o Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
o Paid Parental / Family Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

Name Alan Trepper

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Saratoga Spa State Park

19 Roosevelt Drive

City Saratoga Springs

State NY

Zip Code 12866

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/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf

Please forward your application and resume, if available, within (10) business days of the posting of this notice to Alan Trepper, Park Manager 2, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Resumes may also be emailed to: Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov.
All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

POSTING DATE: May 31, 2024 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: June 14, 2024

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov

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