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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Parks and Recreation Aide 5 - Seasonal Regional Trails Technician (Saratoga/Capitol Region)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $19.85 to $19.85 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Mon-Fri 8:00 am -4:30 pm. Occasionally, the crew will switch to a 4-day, 10-hour workweek schedule, Mon-Thu, 7 am -5:30 pm. Temporary/Seasonal (May 29th – October 29th)

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

County Saratoga

Street Address Saratoga Spa State Park

19 Roosevelt Drive

City Saratoga Springs

State NY

Zip Code 12866

Duties Description The Regional Trail Technician is a full-time, seasonal position that assists the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) in maintaining its extensive network of trails. This position will work throughout the Saratoga Capital Region of New York State Parks, which includes parks and historic sites across Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Washington, Schoharie, Greene, Columbia, and Essex Counties. The primary focus of Regional Trail Technician(s) is to work as a team in the form of a regional trail crew on high-priority trail projects that aim to restore, build, and improve recreational trails to sustainable standards through skilled hands-on construction. Under the supervision of the Regional Trails Specialist, this hands-on role involves a variety of trail construction and maintenance tasks in backcountry and frontcountry settings. Duties include, but are not limited to: - Performing a wide range of trail maintenance and construction tasks throughout the region in a variety of outdoor weather conditions; projects include new trail construction, tread and drainage improvements, stone staircases and retaining walls, bog bridge and trail bridge construction, hazard tree removal, signage installation, and general facilities maintenance- Must possess strong skills in sustainable trail-building techniques to perform a variety of hands-on skilled work (carpentry, dry stone masonry, erosion mitigation, trail stabilization, rigging, and compact equipment operation)- Working closely with the Regional Trails Specialist on regional trail project execution and delivering sustainable trail work improvements to the projects being worked on. - Properly transporting materials to and from worksites - Educating the public when approached on the work being done - Communicating effectively with other staff, supervisors, and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner. - Driving a provided State or rental vehicle daily, hiking daily to and from work sites, maintaining a clean work vehicle, maintaining tools, gear, and equipment, and keeping a clean, organized, and safe workplace. - Wearing the proper PPE during work tasks, demonstrating safe workplace practices, - Performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS: * 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. * Must be at least 18 years old * Must possess strong organizational and critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently or on a team. * Must be able to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time outside and lift up to 50 lbs. * Must be willing to keep current on all mandated safety trainings, including First Aid and CPR/AED. BENEFITS: There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit: Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave Health Care Coverage Retirement Plan Payroll Deduction Savings Plans Tuition Assistance Programs Life Insurance and Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Wellness Program (EWP) To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

Name Frank Morehouse

Telephone 518-948-4597 or 158-584-2000 ext. 229

Fax

Email Address frank.morehouse@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Saratoga Spa State Park

19 Roosevelt Drive

City Sarat

State NY

Zip Code 12866

Notes on Applying TO APPLY: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 https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdfPlease forward your application, letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Frank Morehouse at: Frank.Morehouse@parks.ny.gov by 4/1/2025. Please insert the words "Regional Trail Technician Application" in the subject line. For any questions regarding the position, please reach out to Frank Morehouse by email at Frank.Morehouse@parks.ny.gov and/or by phone at (518) 948-4597 / (518) 584-2000 EXT 229.? 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. POSTING DATE: March 18, 2024 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: April 1, 2024 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency