Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark Manager 1 (NY HELPS) Emergency Management
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually
Duties Description Under the direction of the Deputy Director for Emergency Management, the incumbent of the Park Manager 1, G-18, position will function as the Regional Emergency Manager (REM), the field component of the Emergency Management Bureau, and will be assigned to the Southern Tier REDC (Regional Economic Development Council) Region.
The primary responsibility of the Park Manager 1, G-18, REM is to coordinate emergency management Preparedness (planning and training), Response (coordination of information and incident support resources) and Recovery (damage assessment and coordination for management of federal assistance programs) with Parks and State agencies located within the REDC boundaries. The incumbent will function as the primary conduit between the Emergency Management Bureau Headquarters and OPRHP regional staff located within the REDC (Regional Economic Development Council) regions. A critical component of this effort is the integration of Park Police and Park Operations actions to include the crossflow of information between each component. A significant portion of routine duties and responsibilities will be to interact with OPRHP supported Emergency Support Function (ESF) regional staff from other State Agencies (Departments of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Conservation (DEC), Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Canals, New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Thruway Authority.
The Park Manager 1, G-18, REM will also work 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. Internal training for direct delivery will include refresher training on OPRHP Significant Incident Reporting Procedures, OPRHP Emergency Management Operations Procedures, Executive Chamber Emergency Management Operations Procedures, Basic Incident Command System Principles, Preliminary Damage Assessment process and other similar subjects.
The Park Manager 1, G-18, REM, will also serve as a facilitator to assist OPRHP Regions with the development of plans required by the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, such as Incident Action Plans for large events and Continuity of Operations Plans for Regional Headquarters. The Park Manager 1, G-18, REM, also provides assistance to Park Regions in developing in regional mitigation priorities and potential local hazard mitigation projects for submission to FEMA.
Minimum Qualifications There is a current civil service eligible list for this title which will be canvassed. Candidates mut be reachable on the list to be eligible for appointment. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment or reinstatement by one of the following qualifications:
Either: 1. six years of experience** working in a park, recreational facility, or campus* in any two of these functional areas: administration (business, personnel, finance); capital or operational planning; recreational programming; public relations/visitor services; maintenance; or environmental education/interpretation. This experience must have included two years of supervisory experience; Or,
2. 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 two years of supervisory experience working in a park, recreational facility, or campus* as described in any of the functional areas listed in option 1 above.
Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not limited to working at a gym, ski area/resort, and sport stadiums.
Examples of non-qualifying degrees include but are not limited to accounting, anthropology, archaeology, biology (all majors), business, history, hospitality, physical education, recreation therapy and sports management.
*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. You must clearly list this information on your application.
**If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
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.
If you are a veteran or an individual with a disability and would like to apply for the department of Civil Service’s 55-b/c Program, please visit: https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/ for more information.
Subsequent 55-b/c Qualifications:
A subsequent 55-b/c appointment may be considered if you have at least one year of permanent or contingent permanent qualifying service and have a current Civil service 55-b/c letter of eligibility.
Candidates may also be qualified for appointment if they meet any of the following:
Reassignment Qualifications:
You must be a current New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) employee with one year of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/55-c service as a Park Manager 1, SG-18.
Reinstatement Under Rule 5.4
Candidates who were previously permanently employed by New York State in this title may be reinstated to this position or any position to which they were eligible to transfer. Employees separated from their positions may be reinstated within one year of the date of separation. Employes who have been separated from State service for more than one year by be reinstated upon approval of the New York State Civil Service Commission. Qualifying titles are available at Civil Service GOT-IT:
https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/
Transfers
Candidates must be current New York State employees and have one year of permanent competitive, contingent-permanent competitive or 55-b/c service in a title eligible for transfer under Sections 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law if applicable. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades. For all transfer, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/smo/gotit
Additional Comments Operating Needs
The schedule and work shift for this position will vary and candidates will be expected to work weekends, evening hours and be available for call-ins as needed.
• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS 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 possess Hazardous Tree assessment certification or be able to obtain certification within the probationary period.
• Must have attended or be willing to attend the Facility Manager’s Institute at the next available opportunity.
• Must have the ability to follow directions and communicate in a positive manner with staff and the public.
• Must have the ability to respond to patrons concerns or complaints in an effective and positive manner.
Benefits
The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, that includes but is not limited to:
Paid Time Off - PEF – 44 days
13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days. 13 holidays.
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, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
*NY HELPS Program
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a permanent non-competitive appointment, which mans 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 that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employes will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees. While service 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 recently covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024, and June 11, 2025. Notification to employees regarding a change in their status is forthcoming. 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 6/12/2025 or later will be addressed with a subsequent CSC cover-in.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingAll interested candidates must submit a resume and a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume, cover letter and Employment Application as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages and/or “the cloud.” You can obtain an employment application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters, or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at:
https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1ThousandIslands.pdf
Your application must be received by 1/22/2026 and submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov
You must include the Vacancy ID number and “Park Manager 1 – REM” in the subject line of your email. Failure do so may result in your resume 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 and agency operating needs. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and the operating needs of the position may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The New York State 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.