Contact Name: Zac Ballard
Company/Organization/Agency: NYS Parks - Finger Lakes Region
Address: 5091 Rice Road, Trumansburg, New York 14886 United States
Email Address: zachary.ballard@parks.ny.gov
Contact Phone: (607) 437-8566
Job Title: Finger Lakes Regional Trail Crew
Job Description: Finger Lakes Parks Regional Trail Crew
Time Frame: April-November, with potential to work through the winter
Deadline to Apply: Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled
Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7-5:30, 40 hrs/week
Hourly Rate: $14.63
Position 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 SCA Parks Corps trail stewards, and a 6-person conservation corps team. The position reports to Robert Taughannock Falls State Park in Trumansburg, NY. Housing is not provided. Health, vision, and dental coverage available.
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
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
If interested, please email a resume and letter of intent to:
Zachary Ballard
Trails Coordinator– Finger Lakes Region
zachary.ballard@parks.ny.gov
New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Regional Trails Office | 5091 Rice Road, Trumansburg, NY 14886
Job Start Date: 4/8/2021
Application Deadline: 4/8/2021
Additional Information: https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=85152