Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTrails Crew Coordinator

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $21.76 to $21.76 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Jefferson

Street Address Keewaydin State Park

46165 NYS Route 12

City Alexandria Bay

StateNY

Zip Code13607

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Applicants should have field experience and/or a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biological/environmental sciences, natural resource management, or a related field. Sustainable trail design/construction, plant identification, natural history skills, and a working knowledge of GIS are desired. Highly qualified applicants will have experience with trail design, maintenance, and grant applications. Applicants should also have experience with environmental outreach, civic engagement, and coordination of volunteer programs.

Applicants must be able to work independently and be self-motivated. Applicants must be willing to work in a variety of weather conditions and perform physically demanding field work. Ability to hike five or more miles per day and to lift 40 pounds. Must also be comfortable working on a team and coordinating with upper level staff within the agency and partnering collegiate institutions. Applicants should possess excellent computing skills, verbal and written skills, and be able to think critically to assess the varying needs of the program.

Duties Description The Trail Crew Coordinator is a long term seasonal position that will assist the Thousand Islands Region of New York State Parks coordinate the Trail program and work of summer conservation crews.

Working directly with Regional Engineering and the Natural Resource Steward (Biologist), this position will oversee the work of the summer trails crew - designing projects, writing grants and overseeing construction/restoration- prioritizing projects and hiring & overseeing the trail crew (summer conservation crew) team. Summer conservation crew involvement ranges from one-day events to long-term projects that include improvements to recreation facilities and historic sites, trail rehabilitation, and the protection and restoration of natural resources, while learning organizational, leadership, communication, and professional skills, and experience that they can apply in their personal and professional lives.

Primary responsibilities require coordination and collaboration with; Park staff, Regional staff (capital and biologists) and Environmental Management staff and include but are not limited to:
• Working with the Regional Natural Resource Steward (Biologist) to develop plans to address priority projects throughout the region.
• Working with the State-Wide Trails Planner.
• Acting as a primary contact to write and apply for grants for various Trail projects.
• Acting as a primary contact to develop schedules and logistics with park managers for Summer conservation crews (both paid and volunteer) working in the parks.
• Applying sustainable trail building knowledge to lead the efforts of the regional trail crew on hiking trail projects in parks throughout the Thousand Islands Region.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and tracking of trail projects: meet with park managers and staff to discuss potential trail projects, collaborate with agency partners, research park-side protocol and feasibility for implementation of projects, and provide supervision, assistance, and leadership for projects.

Additional Comments Medical, Dental and Vision benefits are available after the 56-day waiting period for employees who work at least 20 hours/week. The option to join the NYS Employee Retirement System is also available. This is a seasonal position, however, funding will be requested to continue this program in future years, though future funding is not guaranteed.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Peyton Taylor

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Anthony.Felder@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street PO Box 247

City Alexandria Bay

State NY

Zip Code 13607

 

Notes on ApplyingWhen mailing your resume and / or application via hard copy, please send it to the attention of Peyton Taylor, Regional Director for the Thousand Islands Region.