Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleFinger Lakes Parks Regional Trail Crew
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $14.96 to $14.96 Hourly
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.
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 Regional Trails Coordinator. The position will require occasional leadership of volunteer crews, two Student Conservation Association (SCA) Parks Corps trail stewards, and a 6-person conservation corps team. The position reports to Taughannock Falls State Park in Trumansburg, NY. Housing is not provided. Health, vision, and dental coverage available.
Additional Comments 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address zachary.ballard@parks.ny.gov
Address
5091 Rice Road
Notes on ApplyingIf interested, please email an application, resume and letter of intent to:
Zachary Ballard
Trails Coordinator– Finger Lakes Region
zachary.ballard@parks.ny.gov
The employment application (Part 1 - Pre-Interview Form #S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at:
https://parks.ny.gov/employment/park-employment.aspx
Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled.