Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 6 (Finger Lakes Parks Regional Trail Specialist)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $20.94 to $20.94 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday – Thursday: 7:00am to 5:30pm

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 Regional Trails Office, Taughannock Falls State Park

1740 Taughannock Blvd

City Trumansburg

StateNY

Zip Code14886

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) in the Finger Lakes Region is seeking a full-time, year-round, long-term seasonal Trail Technician to aid in the maintenance and construction of trails within the Finger Lakes State Parks. The Regional Trail Technician will work both independently and as part of a team to perform a wide range of trail maintenance and construction tasks throughout the region. The Regional Trail Technician will work under the direction of the Regional Trails Coordinator. The position will require supervision of four seasonal crew members, two SCA (Student Conservation Association) Parks Corps trail stewards, with occasional supervision of additional park staff, volunteer crews, and conservation corps teams. The position reports to Taughannock Falls State Park in Trumansburg, NY. Housing is not provided.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

See operating needs under additional comments.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
Must possess at least three years of experience with outdoor labor, particularly trail maintenance and construction or
any of the following: dry stone masonry, carpentry, landscaping, general construction.
Must possess at least two seasons of experience with supervising trail construction crews or equivalent work and
managing project logistics.
Must possess at least one year of experience using hand tools, power tools, and performing/troubleshooting basic
tool maintenance.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New
York State as a term and condition of employment.
Possess the ability to operate a chainsaw and complete NYS Parks Saw Training program during the next training session.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• Leadership, volunteer coordination, and project management experience.
• Experience operating light equipment such as skid steer, mini-excavators, and utility task vehicles (UTV).
• Experience working with ropes, winches, and high line rigging systems, or arborist work.
• Experience with handheld GPS data collection and ArcGIS (geographic information system) online.
• Experience with trail-related tools including shovels, picks, rock bars, rogue hoes, chainsaws, gas augers, rock drills,
stone shaping tools.
• Experience operating a chainsaw.
• Knowledge of sustainable trail layout and structural design.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System. Is eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage. Opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time & service
requirements have been met.

This position is eligible to receive certifications not limited to the following:
• CPR/First Aid
• Game of Logging Level 1 & 2 or equivalent sawyer training
• Equipment Trailering/Load Securement Training
• UTV Operator/Safety Training
• Tractor Operator/Safety Training
• Risk Tree Assessment Training
• Respirator Fit Test & Use Training

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

How to Apply

Name Zachary Ballard

Telephone

Fax

Email Address zachary.ballard@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Zachary Ballard, Regional Trails Coordinator

5074 Rice Road

City Trumansburg

State NY

Zip Code 14886

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward your application and resume, if available, to:

Zachary Ballard, Regional Trails Coordinator
5074 Rice Road
Trumansburg, NY 14886

or to zachary.ballard@parks.ny.gov by the date indicated. If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact Zachary Ballard at (607) 437-8566.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.