Park Manager - Montauk Downs State Park - Long Region

Duties Description

Under the general supervision of higher-level personnel, the incumbent will:

• Manage the daily operations of nine facilities, including Montauk Point State Park, Camp Hero State Park, Montauk Downs State Park, Hither Hills State Park, Amsterdam Beach State Park, Shadmoor State Park, Hither Woods Preserve, Napeague State Park, and Sag Harbor Golf Course.
• Directly supervise the Park Manager 1, Park Supervisor 2, Park Supervisor 1, and as needed assume their responsibilities of scheduling and assigning tasks for lower-level employees. This includes camping operation, golf clubhouse maintenance, revenue collection, purchasing, payroll, and other support functions.
• Inspect facilities and buildings for deficiencies and hazards. Schedule corrective action or write work orders for Regional Maintenance.
• Ensure the five concessionaires operate under contract terms and submit financial reports timely.
• Coordinate with Golf Course Superintendent for operations, supplies, materials, and personnel of Montauk Downs Golf Course.
• Act as Health and Safety Officer for the Montauk Complex.
• Function as training coordinator for mandatory OER trainings.
• Compile data and give recommendations to the Park Operations Manager 1 for NPS and T&S budgeting.
• Act as Special Event/Traffic Coordinator as needed.
• Assume role as the first in command in the absence of the Park Operations Manager 1.
• Other similar duties.

This position is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

To be considered under NY HELPS or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications:

• Either
  
  A. Seven years of experience working in a park, recreational facility, or campus, including two years of managerial experience.
• Or
  
  B. A bachelor’s or higher level degree in environmental education, environmental management, environmental policy, environmental sustainability, forestry, golf course management, historic preservation, horticulture, natural resources management, park administration, park management or recreation management AND three years of experience working within a park, recreational facility, or campus, including two years of managerial experience.

Park Manager 2, SG-21 (PEF) $82,126 – $103,056. Appointees in Suffolk County receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

• Paid Time Off: 44 days – 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, 5 Personal Leave days, and 13 Holidays. PEF:
  Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
• 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, public Service Loan Forgiveness, Paid Parental Leave.

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• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills required.
• Ability to supervise staff, manage operations, prepare reports, and coordinate programs and events. 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.