Date shown in New York time. Confirm application timing on the official posting.
Appointment to this position requires completion of a background check prior to appointment, and completion of an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Incumbents serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority, and the employment relationship can be altered at any time by either party. All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by November 24, 2026, and may be submitted via email to ExecRecruitment@parks.ny.gov. Please include “Regional Director – Long Island Region” in the subject line of your email. Please submit your resume and cover letter 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. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position. 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.
Confirm the deadline and all requirements on the official posting before applying.
Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
The Mission
The mission of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.
The Organization:
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which were visited by 86 million people in
Duties Description:
The Long Island Region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation spans 33 State Parks, Historic Sites, and championship Golf Courses within Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Managed facilities include 1,556 campsites & cabins, marinas, historic sites, golf courses and 232 miles of trails.
The Long Island Region includes Jones Beach State Park, home of 6.5 miles of beautiful white-sand beach along the Atlantic Ocean, which welcomes nearly 8 million visitors annually. The region’s facilities welcomed more than 28 million visitors in
2025.
The duties of the Regional Director include but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications Required for Appointment:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in park or recreation management, public administration, business administration, engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, forestry, environmental studies, environmental, natural or physical science, or a closely related field AND EITHER nine years of experience with a large and well-organized park and recreation system OR nine years of administrative experience which includes responsibility for organizing and directing a major program or group of programs. Four years of the experience must be at a managerial level.
Substitution: an associate’s degree in a related field and two years of the required specialized experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:
Paid Time Off:
Health Care Benefits:
Additional Benefits:
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.
Date shown in New York time. Confirm application timing on the official posting.
Appointment to this position requires completion of a background check prior to appointment, and completion of an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Incumbents serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority, and the employment relationship can be altered at any time by either party. All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by November 24, 2026, and may be submitted via email to ExecRecruitment@parks.ny.gov. Please include “Regional Director – Long Island Region” in the subject line of your email. Please submit your resume and cover letter 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. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position. 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.
Confirm the deadline and all requirements on the official posting before applying.
Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
The Mission
The mission of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.
The Organization:
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which were visited by 86 million people in
Duties Description:
The Long Island Region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation spans 33 State Parks, Historic Sites, and championship Golf Courses within Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Managed facilities include 1,556 campsites & cabins, marinas, historic sites, golf courses and 232 miles of trails.
The Long Island Region includes Jones Beach State Park, home of 6.5 miles of beautiful white-sand beach along the Atlantic Ocean, which welcomes nearly 8 million visitors annually. The region’s facilities welcomed more than 28 million visitors in
2025.
The duties of the Regional Director include but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications Required for Appointment:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in park or recreation management, public administration, business administration, engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, forestry, environmental studies, environmental, natural or physical science, or a closely related field AND EITHER nine years of experience with a large and well-organized park and recreation system OR nine years of administrative experience which includes responsibility for organizing and directing a major program or group of programs. Four years of the experience must be at a managerial level.
Substitution: an associate’s degree in a related field and two years of the required specialized experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:
Paid Time Off:
Health Care Benefits:
Additional Benefits:
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.