Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 03/05/19
Applications Due: 03/19/19
Vacancy ID: 64801
Position Information
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleFinger Lakes Parks Regional Trail Crew Member (Parks and Recreation Aide 6) 2 positions
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary GradeHourly
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $14.67 to $14.67 Hourly
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Labor Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Monday-Thursday
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7 AM
To 5:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Tompkins
Street Address Robert H. Treman State Park
105 Enfield Falls Rd.
City Ithaca
StateNY
Zip Code14850
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Experience with outdoor labor, particularly trail maintenance and construction or any of the following:
dry stone masonry, carpentry, landscaping, general construction.
• Ability to demonstrate safe working practices.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to be professional and represent a state agency
Preferred Experience:
• Experience with trail related tools including: shovels, picks, rock bars, Rogue hoes, chainsaws, gas augers, rock drills, stone shaping tools.
• Experience operating light equipment such as skid steer, mini-excavators, and UTV’s
• Experience working with winches, rope work and high-line rigging systems, or arborist work
• Game of Logging Certified
• Experience with leading paid or volunteer trail crews
• Leadership, volunteer coordination, and project management experience
Duties Description The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) in the Finger Lakes Region is seeking two seasonal Trail Crew Members to aid in the maintenance and construction of trails within the Finger Lakes State Parks. The Trail Crew Member will work both independently and as part of a team to perform a wide range of trail maintenance and construction tasks throughout the region. Projects include new trail construction, tread and drainage improvements, dimensional lumber stairs and retaining walls, stone staircases and retaining walls, bridge construction, hazard tree removal, and general facilities maintenance. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions, with both hand and power tools. The position requires work on uneven and steep terrain, carrying and moving tools, materials, and equipment of 50 pounds or more.
The Trail Crew member will work under the direction of two higher graded crew members and the trails coordinator. The position will require occasional leadership of volunteer crews, two SCA Parks Corps trail stewards, and conservation corps teams.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Zachary Ballard
Telephone 607-437-8566
Fax
Email Address zachary.ballard@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street 2221 Taughannock Park Road
City Trumansburg
State NY
Zip Code 14886
Notes on ApplyingIf interested, please send a resume and letter of intent to:
Zachary Ballard
Trails Coordinator– Finger Lakes Region
New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
2221 Taughannock Park Road, Trumansburg, NY 14886
Cell: 607-437-8566 | zachary.ballard@parks.ny.gov | www.nysparks.com
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