Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/25/25
Applications Due: 05/09/25
Vacancy ID: 186419
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark Operations Manager 1 - Long Island
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Salary Grade25
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $90931 to $114940 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Variable
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 6 AM
To 6 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Suffolk
Street Address Belmont Lake State Park, Regional Administration Headquarters
City Babylon
StateNY
Zip Code17703
Job Specifics
Duties Description Under the direction of a higher-level manager the Park Operations Manager 1, M-1, position functions as a Regional Emergency Manager and will perform tasks as required to ensure continued health and safety of the Long Island Region.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the Water Safety Program of the Long Island Region which includes the coordination of all required documents and procedures required to hire lifeguards. Oversight of both the original qualification and requalification process for the lifeguards, coordinate all training activities required for the Water Safety Program including CPR training, AED training, Narcan, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen Administration.
• Coordinate, schedule, and chair quarterly Regional Safety Committee Meetings; perform safety inspections at all regional facilities, documenting all inspections and follow-up to determine that corrections are made.
• Serve as the interface and point person for regional and statewide emergency management efforts. Collaborate with agency regional staff to identify regional emergency management training needs and coordinate delivery and/or provide direct training to OPRHP regional staff on internal and external current/emerging emergency management processes and procedures. Maintain up to date regional deployable equipment and staffing lists and assist with maintaining and updating the regional standby roster.
• Serve as a facilitator to assist OPRHP Regions with the development of plans required by the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and OPRHP, such as incident Action Plans for large, planned events (i.e., Jones Beach Air Show, Dave Mathews Band Concert, etc.), Continuity of Operations Plans, Regional Headquarters, individual Park All Hazard Emergency Action Plans. Assist with
• Serve as Safety Training Coordinator and Trainer; schedule all safety training in the region and assist with seasonal training.
• Manage the regional AED (Automated External Defibrillator) program, completing necessary reports and ordering supplies as needed.
• Manage the Commercial Driver’s License Safety-Sensitive and entry level CDL driver training programs.
• Coordinate with agency program leads, regional management, and regional staff to manage the Park Ranger program for the region. Coordinate the hiring, training, and deployments of rangers to facilities throughout the region.
• Manage the drinking water, sewer system and beach sampling and testing program.
• Review all patron incident and employee accident reports and perform follow-up when necessary.
• Oversee programs including Hazard Trees, Workplace Violence Assessments, Employee Health Services physicals and other programs as assigned.
• Approves leave for direct reports and develops performance programs for employees.
• Conducts periodic permanent and seasonal staff performance reviews.
• Recommend and participate in discipline and counseling of permanent staff as necessary.
• Coordinate, approve and/or conduct appropriate training programs for staff.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of park operations, traffic control, and special events throughout the region as assigned.
• Responsible for identifying and assessing occupational and patron health and safety hazards and developing, implementing, directing and evaluating occupational and public health and safety programs; including, but not limited to: general risk assessment and hazard abatement, playground safety, Department of Labor/Public Employee Safety and Health (PESH) compliance; facility Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs); manage Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) distribution and use.
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Appointment:
Must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service list. Candidates currently serving in a title that is eligible for 52.6 transfer may also be appointed on a permanent basis.
A comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
Reassignment Qualifications:
Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Park Operations Manager 1.
Additional Comments Specific schedule will be discussed at the time of interview.
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.
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.
How to Apply
Name Personnel Office
Telephone
Fax
Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12207
Notes on ApplyingIf 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/regions/long-island/default.aspx.
Please forward your application and resume to: employment@parks.ny.gov.
Please include “POM 1 - 186419” in the subject line.
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.
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