Park Manager 1 (NY HELPS) - Regional Emergency Manager - Southern Tier

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Date Posted 10/15/26

Applications Due10/29/26

Vacancy ID227083

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NY HELPSYes

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Manager 1 (NY HELPS) - Regional Emergency Manager - Southern Tier

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $69964 to $88970 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Tompkins

Street Address Regional Headquarters Building

2221 Taughannock Park Road

City Trumansburg

StateNY

Zip Code14886

Duties Description Under the direction of the Deputy Director for Emergency Management, the Park Manager 1 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.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide assistance to Park Regions in developing 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 must 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:

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 bachelors 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 appointments if they meet any of the following:

Transfer: 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.

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.

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/

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 driver's license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must have the ability to follow directions and communicate in a positive manner with staff and the public.
• Must take Incident Command System (ICS) up to ICS 300.
• Must attend and pass FEMA Emergency Management basic and intermediate certification course.

BENEFITS:

Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

Paid Time Off:

Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

Paid Time Off:

• 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• PEF: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.

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.

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be 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 covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025. 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 June 12, 2025 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.

This position may require a background check prior to appointment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Personnel/MK

Telephone

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

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. 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/sites/default/files/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1.pdf

Your application must be received by October 29, 2026 and submitted via email to: employment@parks.ny.gov

You must include the Vacancy ID 227083 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.

Please submit your materials as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages and/or "the cloud."

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS 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. We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.

Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.

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