Regional Trail Crew Leader (Park and Recreation Aide 7)

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 02/10/25

Applications Due02/24/25

Vacancy ID180518

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleRegional Trail Crew Leader (Park and Recreation Aide 7)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $23.43 to $23.43 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rockland

Street Address Bear Mountain State Park

3006 Seven Lakes Drive

City Bear Mountain

StateNY

Zip Code10911

Duties Description Position Overview

The Regional Trail Crew Leader is a full-time, long-term seasonal position that will assist in the management of some of the most diverse and popular trails in the New York State Parks system. The position's responsibilities will extend throughout the Palisades Region. There will be two Trail Crew Leader positions within the Region working together to implement the program under the direct supervision of the Regional Trails Coordinator.

This position's responsibilities are wide-ranging, with the primary goal of implementing trail improvement projects that enhance regional trail resources. The successful candidate will supervise the regional trail crew throughout the field season, typically May-August, and assist with the coordination of trail projects being conducted by partners across the Region. There will also be administrative work including budgeting, invoicing, assisting in the coordination of environmental reviews, and other clerical work as needed. This position's duties will require work on uneven and steep terrain, carrying and moving tools, materials, and equipment of up to 50 lbs or more, and work in inclement weather.

Duties And Responsibilities

Under the overall direction of the Park Operations Manager 2, M-2, the selected candidate's duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Assist the Regional Trails Coordinator with staffing, supervision, training, and management of regional trail crew for field season operations and trail projects.
• Performing a variety of hands-on trail improvement projects, including trail sign installation and new trail construction.
• Keeping an inventory and conducting routine maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Documenting progress of trail projects for quarterly and annual reports.
• Ensuring safe working practices including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Completing inventory, assessment, and analysis of regional trail network conditions utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.
• Collaborating with partner organizations and volunteer groups to implement trail improvement projects.
• Assisting Regional Trails Coordinator with project planning and prioritization of trail projects.
• Tracking payments and budgets with support from the Regional Trails Coordinator.
• Submitting and coordinating State Environmental Quality Review with support from Regional Environmental Analysts and Biologists.
• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions, with both hand and power tools.
• Work effectively in a team setting and demonstrate flexibility in tasks and schedules.
• Adhere to the agency's Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

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.
• At least two years of experience conducting trail work, including sustainable trail construction, tread and drainage improvements, and trail corridor maintenance.
• At least one year of experience using and maintaining hand and power tools.
• Experience managing and coordinating budgets, including timely payment of invoices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience with handheld GPS, data collection and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of experience supervising multiple people in a work environment.
• Experience with leadership, communication, time management, project management, and problem solving.
• Working knowledge of sustainable trail building techniques.
• Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, forestry, outdoor recreation, wildlife, fisheries, biology, Geography/GIS, urban or regional planning, landscape architecture, or an equivalent discipline.
  
  

Additional Comments This position has the option to join the NYS Employee's Retirement System and is eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage. There is opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time & service requirements has been met.

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

Name Palisades Region

Telephone

Fax

Email Address palisades.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 3006 Seven Lakes Drive

City Bear Mountain

State NY

Zip Code 10911

Notes on ApplyingIf 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 "PRA7 - Trail Crew Leader". If you have any questions concerning the position, please email the above address.

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.