Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/19/19
Applications Due: 09/30/19
Vacancy ID: 74258
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleTree Pruner
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade08
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $34831 to $42895 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7 AM
To 3:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Broome
Street Address 112 Barlow Road
City Binghamton
StateNY
Zip Code13904
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Six months of experience climbing and pruning trees AND must meet the physical and medical standards. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
Duties Description Perform a variety of tasks in the care and maintenance of trees under supervision including but not limited to the following: climb trees to be pruned or trimmed; rig ropes and tackle for self, tools and for removing parts of tree; cut down trees using chain or hand saws; maintain tools and equipment; may operate motor vehicles and light construction equipment occasionally; assigned to snow-ice control operations during winter months.
Reassignment to a Special Crew will affect Article 44 Seniority date.
Responsibilities also may include participating within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
The individual selected will be required to obtain and maintain Certified Commercial Pesticide Technician status and Line Clearance Arborist Certification (or equivalent) at the next available opportunity.
Operating need for the Regional Tree Crew requires that the selected candidate obtain the following certifications within one (1) year of appointment to the position:
Tree Cutting Skills
Aerial Lift
Wood Chipper
Stump Grinder
Failure to obtain and hold the previously stated certifications may result in removal from the position.
During the Winter Maintenance Season, the individual selected will be assigned to a winter maintenance shift and is required to perform snow and ice operations. The candidate must be able to respond to emergency callouts within one (1) hour during inclement weather.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Additional Comments Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Rick Sperski, Resident Engineer
Telephone 607-775-0522
Fax 607-775-3801
Email Address Rick.Sperski@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation
112 Barlow Rd
City Binghamton
State NY
Zip Code 13904
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and current resume referencing the vacancy id.
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