Trail Technician (Parks & Recreation Aide 3) Position Available In Rockland, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of The job title for the vacancy. Title Trail Technician (Parks & Recreation Aide 3) The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade Hourly The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit OSU – Operational Services Unit (CSEA) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $18.19 to $18.19 Hourly Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Labor Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Other (see below) If ‘other’ is selected as the workweek type, this field explains what that schedule is. “Other” Explanation Monday – Friday; May/June through August 2025 The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 12 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 11:30 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County Rockland The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Palisades Region 3006 Seven Lakes Drive The city where the vacancy is located. City Bear Mountain The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 10911 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is seeking a seasonal Trail Technicians for the Palisades Region. The position will perform trail maintenance and assist with trail improvement projects. Under the direction of the Trail Crew Leader, the selected candidate’s duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Perform a variety of hands-on trail improvement projects, including trail sign installation and new trail construction.
• Demonstrate safe working practices and the ability communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment properly.
• Perform inventory, assessment, and analysis of regional trail network conditions, needs and uses.
• Operate a State-provided vehicle, filling out daily mileage logs, and maintaining a clean work vehicle.
• Utilize proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) during work tasks.
• Demonstrate an attentiveness to detail while performing physically demanding work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Adhere to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.
• Perform other related duties as required.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications There are no Civil Service minimum qualifications. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments

OPERATIONAL NEEDS

• Must be able to work on uneven and steep terrain, carrying and moving tools, materials, and equipment of up to 50Ibs or more.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:

• Working knowledge of sustainable trail building techniques.
• Experience with outdoor labor, particularly with trail construction and maintenance, or related experience, such as landscaping, carpentry, general construction, etc.
• Experience with trail-related tools including shovels, picks, Mcleods, rock bars, loppers, and hand shears.
• Leadership, volunteer coordination, and project management experience.
• Working towards a degree in environmental science, forestry, outdoor recreation, wildlife, fisheries, biology, Geography/GIS, urban or regional planning, landscape architecture, or an equivalent discipline.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is seeking a Regional Trail Technician to assist with the management of some of the most diverse and popular trails across our State Parks system. The primary responsibility of the Regional Trail Technician is to work as a team, in the form of a trail crew, to implement trail improvement projects aimed at enhancing regional trail resources. The position will work throughout the Palisades Region.

BENEFITS

This position has the option to join the NYS Employees’ Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements have been met. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Palisades Region The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address Palisades.

Employment@parks.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 3006 Seven Lakes Drive The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Bear Mountain The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 10911 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s 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 you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdf Please forward your application and resume to Palisades.

Employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Trail Technician”. If you have any questions concerning the position, please email. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.