Conservation Operations Supervisor 1 - NY HELPS

Oversee the maintenance, rehabilitation, improvement, or construction of facilities and infrastructure, including buildings, trail systems, state forests, and other areas. Supervise a crew and assist in coordinating a variety of site specific maintenance projects, material and equipment purchases, and monitor all activities related to the maintenance of facilities and property. Supervise lower level maintenance positions, seasonal staff, and volunteers assigned to the maintenance and operation of agency facilities; may operate heavy equipment such as backhoes and dump trucks. Reviews construction and maintenance activities performed by crews or contractors. Requisitions and maintains records of supplies, materials, and equipment. Prepares work plans and reviews time and activity sheets for subordinates. Operates a variety of power tools and equipment. Ensures that assignments are completed safely and effectively. Performs minor equipment maintenance tasks. Trains and coordinates activities of seasonal and/or volunteer staff.

Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

To be eligible for appointment under NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below:

Promotional: You must be a qualified employee of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and have had 12 months of permanent competitive, non-competitive, or 55-b/55-c service as a Construction Equipment Operator, General Mechanic, Trades Generalist, Labor Supervisor, Facility Operations Assistant 2, Maintenance Assistant, Maintenance Assistant Mechanic, Service & Repair Assistant (Motor Equipment), or Maintenance Assistant Parks.

OR

Open Competitive: Three years of experience in general construction or maintenance.

Candidates may also be eligible via the following:

Reassignment

• Currently in title and an employee of DEC.

or

Reinstatement Eligible

• Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis.

or

55-b/55-c Appointment: Candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications above and include with their resume or application, copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55-b/55-c program.

Note: If there is a viable promotion examination eligible list (three acceptors) for this position, candidates who qualify under NY HELPS or 55-b/55-c cannot be considered.