NY HELP Yes Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Title Park Manager 1 (Knox Farm) (NY HELPS) Occupational Category Administrative or General Management Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $67119 to $83286 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Other (see below) "Other" Explanation Variable schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 12 AM To 11:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Erie Street Address Knox Farm State Park 437 Buffalo Road City East Aurora State NY Zip Code 14052 Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Operations Manager 1, M-1, the incumbent will the incumbent will manage Knox Farm State Park. Duties will include:• Coordinate all aspects of park operations, including but not limited to, 6-acre dog park, buildings and grounds maintenance, special events, health & safety, coordination of activities with Friends Group, and public relations. • Review proposed interpretive programs and approve as appropriate.• Coordinate group and individual volunteer projects and events.• Issue various permits, including reviewing event and special use applications.• Directly supervise, train, and evaluate seasonal and permanent staff to ensure that assigned tasks are completed correctly, safely, and in a timely manner. • Plan, assign, and assist with the creation and completion of projects, and perform various health and safety, security, maintenance, and operational duties. • Manage Temporary and Seasonal (T&S), Non-Personnel Services, and Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) budgets. Develop and submit annual T&S budget projections. • Identify capital facility needs and work with the region on prioritization and project implementation. • Oversee various natural resources projects, including tree plantings, grassland habitat management program, deer population management program, invasive species removals, and trail projects.• Maintain current equipment inventory, prepare monthly reports, including but not limited to, monthly fuel usage, vehicle and equipment mileage. Develop and prioritize list of facility equipment needs and obtain needed quotes for such equipment. • Operate chainsaws and other related equipment to safely cut and trim trees. • Oversee various inspection programs, including bulk petroleum storage, tank inspections, hazardous tree assessment & removal, fire extinguisher and safety inspections. • Attend meetings, including representing State Parks at monthly Friends group board meetings, occasional Town board meetings, and other meetings as necessary.• Respond promptly and professionally to patron concerns or complaints, ensuring a constructive and positive resolution. 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. 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.Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.Transfer Opportunity: Candidates must be current New York State employees and have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS: The schedule and work shift for this position will vary seasonally. The candidate will be expected to work weekends, evening hours, and be available for call-ins as needed.• 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 have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must possess Game of Logging 1, 2, and 3 certifications or be able to obtain Game of Logging 1, 2, and 3 certifications or equivalent during the next available training session.• Must obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR training within the probationary period 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 working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and be able to research via the internet. BENEFITS:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:• Paid Time Off:• M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 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 / Family Leave To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx**For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a permanent, non-competitive appointment, which means 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 employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving 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 6/12/25 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Courtney Zimmerman Telephone Fax Email Address Niagara.Employment@parks.ny.gov Address Street Regional Business Office, Niagara Falls State Park P.O. Box 1132 City Niagara Falls State NY Zip Code 14303 Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and Agency 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 download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward your application and resume, if available, within (15) calendar days of the posting of this notice to Courtney Zimmerman, Regional Business Office, Niagara Falls State Park, P.O. Box 1132, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. Resumes may also be emailed to: Niagara.Employment@parks.ny.gov. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.