Park Director 2

Duties Description

THE ORGANIZATION:
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation operates 250 State Parks and Historic Sites across 12 regions in New York State. The New York City Region includes 8 diverse parks located in the 5 counties comprising New York City. The parks in the NYC Region consist of: Bayswater Point State Park, Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, FDR Four Freedoms State Park, Gantry Plaza State Park, Marsha P. Johnson State Park, Roberto Clemente State Park, and Shirley Chisholm State Park. The facilities in the region’s parks range from rustic nature preserves to presidential monuments to multifaceted recreation campuses featuring an array of buildings, engineered systems, swimming facilities and recreation facilities. The region as a whole is distinguished by its extensive public programming throughout each year.

THE POSITION, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Park Director 2, M-2, is located at Roberto Clemente State Park in the Bronx. The incumbent of this position reports to the Deputy Regional Director, M-4, located in the New York City Regional Office. The Park Director 2 is responsible for managing the day-to-day operational needs of Roberto Clemente State Park, including oversight of personnel, maintenance, event & permit coordination, and managing the security needs of the park. The Park Director 2 also manages staff, trainings, budgets, spending plans, and maintenance plans of various park areas. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Supervising the overall operation of the park, including overseeing the following work units: maintenance, operations, recreational programming, facility management including the various pools, events and permits.
• Developing and managing a comprehensive budget for the park as a whole as well as its individual work units.
• Establishing and maintaining safety and security programs, procedures, and protocols for the park in collaboration with Park Police.
• Collaborating with the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director, construction and engineering staff, and contractors in planning for any park construction, renovation, and development projects.
• Regularly inspecting the park to determine the quality of maintenance, horticultural management, and operations.
• Developing plans for improving, expanding, and creating park programs and operations.
• Establishing positive relationships with community organizations, partner organizations, governmental agencies, service providers, and other interest groups to maximize recreational and environmental education services.
• Maintaining positive relationships with community organizations, local government officials, park patrons, and neighborhood groups to promote the park and its programs.
• Developing and maintaining a positive and collaborative relationship with NYC Regional Management team.
• Actively participating in region-wide operations and special projects, as well as fostering a culture of collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field AND EITHER

Five years of experience with a large and well-organized park and recreation system

OR Five years of administrative experience that includes responsibility for organizing and directing a major program or group of programs.

Two years of the experience must be at a supervisory level.

Substitution: An associate degree in any field and two years of the required specialized experience may substitute for the
bachelor’s degree.

Additional Comments

OPERATING NEEDS:
• Bilingual - Spanish fluency preferred.
• Must demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with a variety of constituents including partner agencies, Friends groups, donors, volunteers, researchers, contractors, and park patrons.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and activities simultaneously.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate with staff, park patrons and Regional Administrators.
o Must be able to comprehend written material and instruction.
o Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and writing, prepare written materials and reports as directed.
• Must demonstrate experience effectively organizing and coordinating teams and supervising employees and projects.
• 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.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• May be required to report to other facilities within the NYC region on an as needed basis.

DOWNSTATE ADJUSTMENT: $3,400

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
• Paid Time Off:
o M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
o M/C: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
• Health Care Benefits:
o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• Additional Benefits:
o New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
o NYS Deferred Compensation
o Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
o Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
o Paid Parental / Family Leave
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.

Closing Date/Time: 02/04/25

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• New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

• 518-474-0453

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