Historic Site Manager C (NY HELPS) - Stony Point Battlefield SHS

Duties Under the direction of the Historic Site Regional Supervisor, M-1 at the Palisades Regional Administration Office, Bear Mountain, NY, the selected candidate’s duties include, but are not limited to: Administers rules, regulations, and policies of OPRHP and the State of New York. Applies technical and professional standards and guidelines to manage, supervise, and coordinate all activities at the Site; develops, writes, and implements the Site’s master plan. Supervises all staff and volunteers. Approves staffing and schedules for the operations, interpretation, recreation, and educational program functions. Conducts interviews of prospective employees. Conducts periodic permanent and seasonal staff performance reviews. Develops, supervises, and conducts historic site operations, programming, special events, and public relations. Works with the Division for Historic Preservation (DHP) on developing plans for interpretation, building preservation/restoration, and collection care. Collaborates with the DHP, local organizations and governments to promote the site and its programs, encourage support for, participation in, and use of the Site. Conducts research about the Site including the people and events related to it. Prepares the budget and administers finances for the Site. Schedules, monitors, and coordinates work projects, restoration crews, and contractors. Plans and supervises site security; responds to visitor concerns and issues. Ensures the historical accuracy of exhibits, interpretation activities, structures, and landscape. Prepares reports to the Regional Office regarding spending for seasonal staffing, maintenance supplies and materials, and special projects. Monitors and helps coordinate archaeology, collections care, and restoration programs. Represents the agency in featured interviews and at community programs and events. Serves as ex officio member of all friends’ committees. Coordinates all activities of friends groups, volunteer organizations that support site activities and programs. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications. If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list(s) to be considered for appointment. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment or reinstatement by one of the following qualifications: If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. NY HELPS or 55‑b/c 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: A bachelor’s degree in historic preservation, museum studies, education, history, American studies, anthropology, or architectural history. Two years of general experience in museum or historic site operations involving education, research, exhibition, and/or collection management including accessioning, cataloging, inventory, and object care/handling. One year of administrative experience (budgeting, planning, directing, and/or supervision) at a historic house, historic site, historic park, historic section of a museum, or with a governmental agency or program having responsibility for historic houses, museums, historic sites, or historic parks. Examples of non‑qualifying general experience are operation of equipment such as mowers, snow blowers, chainsaws, etc.; grounds maintenance; and housekeeping. Examples of non‑qualifying administrative experience are administrative support including word processing, filing, collecting entrance fees, managing a gift shop, and working as a receptionist. Substitution: A master’s degree in historic preservation, museum studies, education, history, American studies, anthropology, or architectural history may be substituted for one year of general experience. If verifiable, we will accept and pro‑rate appropriate part‑time and volunteer experience. 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 U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee. Additional eligibility: subsequent qualifications for 55‑b/c, NCP, provisional, and reassignment within OPRHP are described in the posting. Applicants should review these requirements to determine eligibility. Operational Needs 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 available to work occasional weekends and nights for special events and to meet operational needs. Location Pay Hiring rate: sum of statutory hiring rate for PEF Grade 18 ($66,951) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). Job rate: sum of statutory job rate ($85,138) and Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). Benefits Paid Time Off PEF: 44 days – 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays. PEF: Three 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 Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation