Contact Name: Zac Ballard
Company/Organization/Agency: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - Finger Lakes Region
Address: Finger Lakes State Parks, 5074 Rice Road, Trumansburg, New York 14886 United States
Email Address: zachary.ballard@parks.ny.gov
Contact Phone: (607) 437-8566
Job Title: Regional Trail Leader
Job Description: Finger Lakes State Parks Regional Trail Leader
Time Frame: Year-round, subject to furlough
Deadline to Apply: Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled
Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:00 - 5:30, 40 hrs/week
Hourly Rate: $17.98
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 Leaders to aid in the maintenance and construction of trails within the Finger Lakes State Parks. The Trail Crew Leader 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 and boardwalk 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 weighing 50 pounds or more.
The Trail Crew member will work under the direction of the Regional Trails Coordinator. The position will require supervision of four seasonal crew members, two SCA Parks Corps trail stewards, with occasional supervision of additional park staff, volunteer crews, and conservation corps teams. The position reports to Taughannock Falls State Park in Trumansburg, NY. Housing is not provided. Health, vision, and dental coverage available.
Minimum Qualifications:
• At least three years of experience with outdoor labor, particularly trail maintenance and construction
or any of the following: dry stone masonry, carpentry, landscaping, general construction.
• At least two seasons of experience with supervising trail construction crews and managing project
logistics.
• 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
• Knowledge of sustainable trail layout and structural design
• Game of Logging Certified
• Experience with leading paid or volunteer trail crews
• Leadership, volunteer coordination, and project management experience
Employment application can be found on the NYS Parks Website www.parks.ny.gov/employment.
If interested, please email an employment application, 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 | 5074 Rice Road, Trumansburg, NY 14886
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Job Start Date: 4/7/2022
Application Deadline: 4/1/2022
Additional Information: https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=99614