Duties Description Under the supervision of the Park Managers, the Park Supervisor 1 duties will include, but are not limited to:
• 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, and other structures and landscaped zones.
• 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.
• Operating vehicles and other power equipment utilized in the maintenance and repair of the park, including, but not limited to, trucks, chainsaws, bobcats, tractors, etc.
• Preparing requisitions for purchasing materials, supplies, and other documentation.
• Monitoring inventory and requisitions of materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Coordinating logistical aspects of routine programs and special events, including security, admissions, transportation, traffic flow, and cleanup.
• Attending and conducting meetings as needed to plan work projects.
• 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.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications 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.
***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. Department of Education/. 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 /jobseeker/. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
Eligible List Qualifications:
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable on the Park Supervisor 1 open-competitive or transition eligible list.
55-b/c Qualifications:
This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response and meet the minimum qualifications listed above.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.