JEFFREY J. MASON
Wantagh
Summary
To assume increasing responsibility as the Assistant Regional Director overseeing major recreational facilities
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Waterfront Parks
Long Island Region
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee all Lifeguard operations within the Long Island Region
- Oversee all waterfront parks within the Long Island Region
Park Director
Jones Beach State Park
01.2021 - Current
- Oversee all operational, environmental, and recreational facilities within the park
- Responsible for the complete operation of Jones Beach State Park to provide a safe, clean, and attractive facility to park patrons
Assistant Park Director
Jones Beach State Park
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Assist the Park Director with the planning, directing, maintenance, and event coordination of a large recreational facility
- Responsible for the complete operation of Jones Beach State Park in the absence of the Park Director to provide a safe, clean, and attractive facility for park users
Park Director
Sunken Meadow State Park
01.2010 - 12.2016
- Plan direct, and coordinate the operations, recreation activities and facilities, maintenance, programs, and non-park Police related security issues
Facility Manager
Hempstead Lake State Park
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Plan, direct, and coordinate the operations, recreation activities and facilities, maintenance, programs, and non-park police-related security issues
Education
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY01.1987
High School Diploma -
Freeport High School
Freeport, NY01.1984
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Operations management
- Staff management
Accomplishments
2023 Golden Knight’s Gold Baton Award
2021 Maple Leaf Award
2018-2019 Special Service Award – The Wildplay Project
2004 Sidney M. Shapiro Memorial Administrative Award
2003 The Governor’s Tribute to African American Leaders of Excellence in State Service
1993 Jones Beach Employee of the Year
Certification
CDL Class B License
Awards
- Golden Knight’s Gold Baton Award, 2023
- Maple Leaf Award, 2021
- Special Service Award – The Wildplay Project, 2018-2019
- Sidney M. Shapiro Memorial Administrative Award, 2004
- The Governor’s Tribute to African American Leaders of Excellence in State Service, 2003
- Jones Beach Employee of the Year, 1993
Committees
- Regional Safety
- Regional Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fishing Advisory Board
- Sustainability
- Recruitment
- Women’s History
- Memorial Bench Program
- Regional Conference
- Former chair of the Statewide Managers Committee
Timeline
Director of Waterfront Parks
Long Island Region
01.2022 - Current
Park Director
Jones Beach State Park
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Park Director
Jones Beach State Park
01.2016 - 12.2021
Park Director
Sunken Meadow State Park
01.2010 - 12.2016
Facility Manager
Hempstead Lake State Park
01.2010 - 12.2010
Nassau Community College
High School Diploma -
Freeport High School
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