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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/19/19

Applications Due09/30/19

Vacancy ID74258

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%

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

County Broome

Street Address 112 Barlow Road

City Binghamton

StateNY

Zip Code13904

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.

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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