Park Supervisor ; NY HELPS – Sam’s Point Area – Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Manager 1, SG-18 at Sam’s Point within Minnewaska State Park Preserve, the Park Supervisor 1 is a working supervisor responsible for oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Visitor Center and land management of the area including: planning, directing and coordinating the operations, recreation activities and facilities; oversight of revenue collection, maintenance, safety, security, programming;

and all other administrative and supervisory duties required to successfully operate the facility. The Park Supervisor serves as second-in-command of the facility and acts as first-in-command in the absence of the Park Manager 1. The selected candidate’s duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for implementing policies and procedures developed by the Agency and Senior management, will assist in achieving the goals and visions of Minnewaska’s master plan.
• Inspects and maintain grounds/facilities to ensure a safe and attractive environment for patrons and employees. This includes, but is not limited to grass cutting and trimming, restroom maintenance, tree pruning and removal, brush removal, painting, carriage road repairs, etc.
• Regularly inspects and evaluates facilities to determine the need for routine or emergency maintenance or major capital improvements
• Responsible for ensuring snow and ice removal from various parking areas and walkways has been completed to an adequate standard to maintain patron safety.
• Assist in planning, prioritizing, and supervising projects to improve facility conditions and operations.
• Supervise permanent, temporary, and seasonal personnel.
• Supervise the collection and security of park revenue and ensures appropriate internal controls are in place. Ensures receipts are appropriately recorded and deposited to accounts.
• Assist in building and repairing carriage roads, park roads, parking lot repairs, paths, picnic tables, benches, and park equipment.
• Monitor inventory and make purchases for materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Schedule and assign work, providing clear directions and guidelines. Inspects work to ensure it is completed within allotted time frames and in accordance with codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Assist with development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, tractors, mowers, chainsaws, and other small engine equipment.
• This position plans, assigns, and assists with the completion of work projects, develops, and implements programs and services for the public, and performs various administrative duties.
• Responsible for coordinating weekend/holiday parking operations including oversight of reservation system
• Coordinate logistical aspects of routine programs, recreation activities and special events, including security, admissions, transportation, traffic flow, and cleanup.
• Respond to and works with community groups and organizations regarding facility use requests.
• Receive, investigate, and respond to patron and employee complaints keeping manager apprised.
• Implement and coordinate emergency preparedness and response procedures for patrons and employees.
• Operate equipment effectively, safely and efficiently and oversees that correct maintenance practices are conducted during park carriage road restoration work. May operate machinery such as trucks, chainsaws, tractors, etc.
• Review maintenance requests and assesses materials, equipment, and labor requirements.
• The park supervisor will be responsible for assignments and inspections of daily tasks to subordinate permanent and seasonal staff. They may be required to demonstrate appropriate work techniques and assist staff in completing projects. They perform, and instruct others in the performance of, the most difficult operations and maintenance assignments.
• Position may require working in inclement weather.
• Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
• Assist in other areas of park operations as needed.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide…