Occ. Code 1543110

PARK SUPERVISOR 1, GRADE 11                                                                1543110
PARK SUPERVISOR 2, GRADE 14                                                                1543120

New York State Department of Civil Service

Classification Standard

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS SERIES

Park Supervisors are working supervisors responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the maintenance and operations activities of a State park or historic site. Incumbents perform a variety of administrative duties; plan, assign, and assist with the completion of work projects; develop and implement programs and services for the public; and may function as the first or second-in-command of a facility. 

These positions are classified only in the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

PARK SUPERVISOR 1: serves as second-in-command to a Park Manager or Historic Site Manager; or serves as a crew chief over at least five semiskilled and unskilled permanent, temporary, or seasonal workers.

PARK SUPERVISOR 2:  serves as first-in-command of the smallest facilities or supervises the activities and staff of a major area, operation, or program within the largest facilities managed by a Park Manager or Historic Site Manager; and supervises program staff and skilled, semiskilled, and unskilled permanent, temporary, or seasonal workers.

RELATED CLASSES

Park Managers plan, direct, and coordinate the programs, operations, maintenance, security, and recreation activities of a State park.

Historic Site Managers manage, supervise, and maintain historic sites and collections; and develop and supervise programs and activities related to the sites to which they are assigned.

Maintenance Supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of skilled trades employees and other workers engaged in a variety of mechanical, electrical, and building maintenance activities.

Park Workers perform a variety of relatively unskilled and semiskilled tasks related to the operation and maintenance of park facilities, structures, equipment, environs, and roadways.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

          PARK SUPERVISOR 1 AND 2

Supervises permanent, temporary, and seasonal personnel.

• Initiates and justifies requests for filling vacant items.
• Interviews candidates and makes recommendations to supervisor.
• Orients new staff and trains subordinate staff as needed.
• Schedules and assigns work, providing clear directions and guidelines.
• Inspects work to ensure it is completed within allotted time frames and in accordance with codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Completes performance evaluations and discusses performance expectations with employees in a timely manner.
• Reviews, approves, and monitors subordinate staff time and attendance and leave requests.
• Initiates disciplinary measures as needed.

Plans and schedules work projects.

• Conducts site assessments to determine facility-based work projects; prioritizes and justifies need for each project.
• Plans and directs minor rehabilitation and construction projects.
• Develops and implements preventative maintenance programs.
• Reviews maintenance requests and assesses materials, equipment, and labor requirements.
• Assigns emergency work immediately.
• Develops weekly, monthly, and yearly work schedules and updates those schedules as needed.

Performs administrative duties in support of the facility.

• Receives, investigates, and replies to patron or employee complaints.
• Monitors inventory and requisitions materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Prepares various reports, including attendance, revenue, personnel, and work progress reports.
• Monitors concession operations and completes reports pertaining to cash audits, health inspections, and complaints.
• Assists with budget preparation and justification.

Plans and provides programs and services to the public.

• Responds to and works with community groups and organizations regarding facility use requests.
• Plans and schedules recreation activities and special events.
• Coordinates logistical aspects of routine programs and special events, including security, admissions, transportation, traffic flow, and cleanup.
• Coordinates temporary maintenance work for special events, such as adding electrical lines and electrical supply, installing bandstands, and renting special equipment.
• Issues special permits.

Provides technical direction to staff.

• Performs and instructs others in the performance of the most difficult operations and maintenance assignments.
• Assists staff in performing tasks and in resolving work related problems.
• May operate machinery such as trucks, chain saws, bulldozers, jack hammers, tractors, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PARK SUPERVISOR 1

Open Competitive: two years of experience in the construction, operation, and/or maintenance of a park or recreational facility, one year of which must have been at a supervisory level.

PARK SUPERVISOR 2

Open Competitive: four years of experience in the construction, operation, and/or maintenance of a park or recreational facility, one year of which must have been at a supervisory level.

Promotion: one year of service as a Park Supervisor 1.

Rev: 8/17

NOTE: Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe.  Standards cannot and do not include all the work that might be appropriately performed by a class.  The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written.  Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum qualification requirements for appointment or examination.